Some big changes are underway that will have very positive impacts on open government data in New Zealand.
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.
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation is a small team within the function of the Government Chief Data Steward (GCDS).
The process for selecting mandated data standards (previously called Data Content Requirements, or DCRs) has been updated and approved by the Information Group.
Purpose1. The purpose of this privacy policy is to let users of data.govt.nz (the “Site”) know when we collect personal information and what we do with…
More than 250 data warriors, policy peeps, and those from across government, NGOs, business, and academia who want to know more about data, gathered in Wellington to talk data ethics.
Principle 4: Clear purpose and action. This principle includes ngā tikanga Wairua (spirit or soul of a person) and Mauri (life principle or force).
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd (ESR) has developed a Responsible AI Framework guided by the Algorithm Charter for New Zealand. Read more about it here.
This guidance is a good option for anyone who works directly with service users or communities.
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.