Valuable guidance on the licensing and release of publicly funded software as open source (publicly accessible and legally re-usable).The policy is an extension to the popular NZGOAL framework for licensing in government.
The terms of reference for the Data Ethics Advisory Group outline the purpose, role, and membership of the Group.
Finding material online can be a complicated and confusing process, especially when looking for New Zealand content. DigitalNZ provides one simple place to access this type of content.
This implementation plan lists the tasks underway or planned for the next six months to implement the Open Data Action Plan. This is a rolling plan that will be regularly updated to reflect what we've learnt as we progress.
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's March 2026 newsletter.
The following articles are from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's February 2025 newsletter. The newsletter comes out quarterly, full of news, commentary, opinion, and education.…
The Data Ethics Advisory Group comprises 7 members, including the Chair.
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Agendas of meetings of the Data Ethics Advisory Group.
Purpose
When to use this guidance?
Why is this guidance needed?
Making an informed decision to release open source software
What to consider?
Motivations to release government open source software
Concerns about…