The amount of useful data that most governments have access to is impressive by any standard. But what's more impressive is the potential that data has to improve the way that governments operate. That's why one of the biggest trends in the GovTech sector today is the push for open data. The movement towards open data in the public sector is significant for a couple of primary … [Read more...] about How Open Data is Driving Innovation in Government
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Transforming Public Sector Customer Service
Focusing on the customer experience has been the most effective way for an organisation to achieve success. It is not just about providing a service to your customers. It is about what happens before and after these service interactions that will truly transform your customers' experiences. The public sector in Australia is under increasing pressure to deliver more … [Read more...] about Transforming Public Sector Customer Service
Designing Effective AI Public Policies
There's growing noise around regulating' AI. Some claim it's too early, citing that precautionary regulations could impede technical developments; others call for action, advocating measures that could mitigate the risks of AI. It's an important problem. And both ends of the debate make compelling arguments. AI applications have the potential to improve output, productivity, … [Read more...] about Designing Effective AI Public Policies
Data Natives
A global community of data science enthusiasts will gather in Berlin in November for the highly-anticipated third edition of the Data Natives conference. Europe's premier event for the data-driven generation is bigger and better this year with more than 1500 attendees, 110 speakers, 18 panels, 12 workshops, and 70-plus talks. The conference will focus on data-driven … [Read more...] about Data Natives
Healthcare and Big Data: HIPAA Violations and How to Prevent It
The HIPAA is made to protect the private information of a patient. The law frowns upon on any health practitioner who tries to violate the laid down rules of HIPAA. Penalties and civil suits await anyone who violates it; however, most offenders do not commit this because of evil intent, but merely because of ignorance. This shows how serious how serious it is to violate the … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Big Data: HIPAA Violations and How to Prevent It
