This guidance note 1 sets outs:
suggested minimum requirements for agency website copyright statements;
guidance on applying NZGOAL, on taking care of third party rights, logos, emblems, design…
The Government Chief Data Steward role supports the use of data as a resource across government to help deliver better services to New Zealanders. It’s held by the Chief Executive of Stats NZ Colin Lynch.
New Zealand has several pieces of policy that have been endorsed by the Cabinet to support open government and the release of open data. These policies and principles are helpful to understand to support agency discussions relating to opening up data and improving transparency.
After 10 years dedicated service, data.govt.nz is undergoing a transformation to ensure it’s got the right resources to build data management know-how as New Zealand heads into its digital future.
Read about the adoption of the International Open Data Charter by the New Zealand Government.
On 11 February, 2021, the Data and Digital Standards Community of Practice will hold their first quarterly event of the year.
The Government Chief Privacy Officer has published guidance to help government agencies with sharing information responsibly and legally.
A cross-government review is underway to increase the transparency and accountability of how government uses algorithms – to help improve the lives of New Zealanders.
A cross-government working party developed the plan, using a prioritisation framework. The development was overseen by the Information Group.
Watch the wrap up video from the GovHack Wellington instalment, 28-30 July 2017.