Knowing the quality of the input sources is important to ensure resulting information is fit-for-purpose. Without this knowledge the wrong assumptions could be made when transforming the data into information, jeopardising the quality of the output.
Providing access to legislation is a fundamental part of the PCO’s role – and in 2008 they launched the New Zealand Legislation website. The site provides free access to legislation, including up-to-date reprints of Acts and Legislative Instruments.
Voice and tone, writing style, and spelling define the look and feel of written information.
On this page
Voice and tone
Active and passive writing
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Scannable content
Spelling
References
Voice…
We need your feedback - when looking for relevant data, what extra information would help? The draft government data register may give you some ideas.
If you collect information about people you may get requests to correct that information. Knowing your responsibilities and having a system for managing corrections will improve data quality and ensure your legal responsibilities are fulfilled.
Guidance provided by the Data Ethics Advisory Group.
Following on from its first blog post, NZTA is now releasing in full its open data framework, toolkit and process overview.
Examples of how larger businesses can gain particular advantages from using Open Data.
Turning data into visual narratives to share and help people understand complex information.
New open data files make it easier to analyse contract award notices published on the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS).