A Data Ethics Advisory Group has been convened by the Government Chief Data Steward and Chief Executive of Stats NZ.
The terms of reference for the Data Ethics Advisory Group outline the purpose, role, and membership of the Group.
This page describes traditional data governance, when it is useful, and what it involves. It also highlights some of the limitations of a traditional approach to data governance.
The standards that Stats NZ produces, previously referred to as statistical standards, will now be called data standards. Read more about the difference between data and statistical standards, when the change will be made and what you might notice about the change here.
The process for selecting mandated data standards (previously called Data Content Requirements, or DCRs) has been updated and approved by the Information Group.
A community of practice for government people to learn, share ideas and advice, collaborate, and align good algorithm use practice across government.
Published on 07 June 2020.
Discussion paper - An international example of data ethics advisory - March 2020 [PDF, 926 KB]
Purpose and scopeThis paper has been prepared…
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 expression of interest process for the Advisory Group on Trusted Data Use has been extended until 7 June.
Tikanga are appropriate customary practices or ‘layers of the culture’ developed by Māori communities and individuals and informed by common cultural values and concepts.