If data is for good, then trust is king
The volume of data globally has created widespread opportunities to harness its economic and social value raising policy issues such as privacy protection, innovation and consumer policy. Read More
How data will shape the workforce
Data is reshaping the workforce, but data skills can become obsolete within months. Professor Simon Jackson discusses how the workforce will change. Read More
Representation in a digital democracy
Digital democracy is here, but what does that mean? To find out more about the way technology is changing democracy and how you can help your agency prepare, come along to our Vivid Ideas event on Tuesday 5 June at the State Library of New South Wales. Read More
Building trust in digital government
Public agencies need to understand they are custodians, not the owners, of data and information they collect from their customers and citizens, according to experts at a Mandarin information management seminar exploring the importance of information governance for the public sector, in a digital world. Read More
Tom Burton: tech titans v. media moguls
The ACCC inquiry into the impact of big tech platforms like Google and Facebook on the media will be an opportunity to frame a new competitive framework for the digital economy. It also promises to be a major battle between the media and tech sectors. Read More
Prime time cyber: is government really match-fit for massive online events?
The challenge of dealing with massive web traffic while maintaining performance and security isn’t confined to Game of Thrones series premieres. Major events for government like Budget, Census and Tax Time are now also in the box seat for public scrutiny, especially when hackers are trawling for trophies and customers tweet first and ask questions later. Read More
Would you trust a digital identity? Here’s why you should care.
When it comes to making digital identity something people use everyday, public trust and confidence in participating institutions is an essential element. Read More
Tom Burton: time for a radical view of government
Large internet platforms are challenging governments to radically rethink their core role and organisational structure. Read More