The Data and Statistics Act 2022 is a critical enabler for moving forward; ensuring transparency and trust in the decisions we make on behalf of Aotearoa. Read more about how the new Act will deliver a robust, future-focused data and statistics system.
This is the first report-back and review of the Open Data Implementation Plan launched in March 2018 to support joining the International Open Data Charter.
On 8 August 2011 government approved new principles for managing the data and information it holds. These replace the 1997 Policy Framework for Government held Information.
Cabinet…
Last week, GCDS Mark Sowden spoke to members of the government data system on the progress we’ve made under Government Data Strategy and Roadmap, and what’s next on our journey. Check out his reflections here.
IntroductionThe New Zealand Government Open Access and Licensing framework (NZGOAL) is government guidance for agencies to follow when releasing copyright works and non-copyright material for re-use…
A data stewardship framework enables government to better manage and use the data it holds on behalf of New Zealanders.
Police are developing a suite of activities to ensure any emerging technologies, such as Facial Recognition Technology, are well understood, publicly accepted, and if need be, regulated. It is also critical that any impacts of technology are understood from a Te Ao Māori perspective.
The census is one of New Zealand’s most important data sources. Statistics NZ released aggregated, confidentialised data from the 2006 Census including information on age, ethnicity, income, workplace, dwelling size and other variables.
A brief description of each of the 10 capabilities developed for the ooperational Data Governance Framework (oDGF). This description was written by Kevin Sweeney and published…
The data confidentiality report which looks at best practice principles and methodology-related content, produced by Stats NZ.