Algorithms have an essential role to play in supporting the delivery of government services to people in New Zealand. The government must ensure that data ethics are embedded in its work, and always keep in mind the people and communities being serviced by these tools.
The GCDS is responding to the recommendations in the algorithm assessment report.
In July 2020, the ‘Algorithm charter for Aotearoa New Zealand’ was released with the intention of increasing public confidence and visibility on the use of algorithms…
This week the Minister of Statistics James Shaw, launched the Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa New Zealand. The charter has already been signed by more than 20 government agencies. The Charter signals that these agencies are committed to being consistent, transparent and accountable in their use of algorithms.
A first-of-its-kind report provides valuable insights into the use of algorithms in government agencies.
Today Stats NZ released the Algorithm Impact Assessment toolkit. Read more about the process designed to support informed decision-making about the benefits and risks of government use of algorithms.
It is important that you always consider the impacts of publishing your data upon privacy. On this page, we discuss the nature of risk and the options you have to address it.
What is open data? Learn about the open data toolkit, open licences, open accessibility, and human- and machine-readability.
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has announced a public consultation on a proposed algorithm charter for government agencies.
Stats NZ and Transparency International NZ (TINZ) have been invited to join the pilot cohort of the international Open Government Partnership (OGP) Leaders Network. Sanjay Pradhan,…