Data Privacy

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Australia Releases Data Strategy

Data is a valuable national asset that, when leveraged effectively, can bring transformative benefits to its users and to individuals and the economy more broadly. The Australian Government proved this in its response to the initial COVID-19 outbreak, when it leveraged private and public data to respond to the health and economic effects of the virus.

Staff Reporter Dec 22, 2021 2 min read Policy & Governance

Russia Blocks Tor, Onion Network

Foreign tech companies have been under increasing pressure over the content shared on their platforms, along with demands they set up offices on Russian soil.

Staff Reporter Dec 15, 2021 2 min read News

UK Government Publishes Pioneering Standard for Algorithmic Transparency

The Central Data Digital Office is helping public sector organisations provide clear information about algorithmic tools they use to support decisions.

Staff Reporter Dec 8, 2021 2 min read News

Canada Announces and European Commission to Examine Use of Digital Credentials

The government of Canada will partner with the European Commission to explore and understand the commonalities and gaps of digital credentials.

Staff Reporter Nov 30, 2021 2 min read Public Utilities

Regulations to Protect Data in China, India and Nigeria

In Nigeria, the federal government is said to have abandoned a previous draft text and is working to put together a new one. India is going to adopt a report on its own draft regulation. Meanwhile, in China, a proposed internet data protection text has been released to the general public for input.

Staff Reporter Nov 26, 2021 3 min read

The Need for CIOs in Government Agencies

Citizens want to avail government services with ease and from the comfort of their homes. The digital age has shifted the focus to user experience. Coming decades will only get more and more reliant on digital technology for service delivery and operations. While governments need a secure platform with remote working capabilities, citizens need their private data to be safe. The presence of a Chief Information Officer would help governments trudge through this transformation phase.

Kumar Sourav Sep 7, 2021 3 min read Policy & Governance

Free & Open Source vs. Proprietary Software?

Most free software programs with web security, which force the administrators to work hard on developing them, depend on the technical help and knowledge of the user community. This is especially important when, for instance, the applications in question use personal data for digital transformation.