The data confidentiality report which looks at best practice principles and methodology-related content, produced by Stats NZ.
This report summarises the self assessments of fourteen government agencies and their use of algorithms, focusing on areas that most directly impact decisions related to people.
Algorithm…
The Declaration on Open and Transparent Government was approved by Cabinet on 8 August 2011.
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…
Guidance provided by the Data Ethics Advisory Group.
The terms of reference for the Data Ethics Advisory Group outline the purpose, role, and membership of the Group.
Getting started
Don’t repeat yourself
Where and how to publicly release your code?
What to include in your first code release
Working in the open
Safe configuration practices
Release early and often
Version…
This guide provides expanded information about the Data capability framework, including the levels of capability, descriptions of use, and example use cases.
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.
Social enterprises and charities are well placed to benefit from Open Data. Unlike their for-profit contemporaries, social enterprises and charities prioritise the creation of social value over economic value.