Open Data in a business context can, at first, appear at odds with the idea of economic value creation, particularly when publishing Open Data. Benefits can be found through using others open data or publishing it.
In May 2005, Environment Canterbury began releasing public transport data for re-use. The data includes route details, bus stop locations, scheduling details, as well as the real time bus estimated time of arrivals (ETAs).
An event held on 6 March 2020.
At this gathering to celebrate Open Data Day we were informed, challenged, and inspired by speakers offering different perspectives.
Tackling corruption…
Data driven technology seems to unlock opportunities. Yet it poses new types of risks, from bias and transparency challenges to issues of consent and data sovereignty.
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 algorithm charter shows an enduring commitment for government agencies to use algorithms in a fair, ethical and transparent way.
Infoshare, a self-service open online data tool on Stats NZ’s website, contains over 30 million aggregated, confidentialised, time-series data.
Kia ora.
I’ve been working with the Department of Internal Affairs, and the Privacy Commissioner, on how the government uses data, and analytical tools like algorithms.
Algorithms are…
Published on 07 June 2020.
Discussion paper - International data ethics frameworks - March 2020 [PDF, 296KB]
Purpose and scopeThis paper has been prepared on behalf of the…
A cross-government review is underway to increase the transparency and accountability of how government uses algorithms – to help improve the lives of New Zealanders.