Joining up the dots - is about turbo-charging API connectivity across government to enable effective data sharing in a seamless, secure, legal and trusted manner.
Effective data sharing between government departments is essential for informed decision making and delivering high quality public services. However, data protection, privacy concerns and policy complexities can delay this process. The Data Sharing Network of Experts (DSNE) was formed to help navigate these challenges and facilitate efficient data sharing.
Now in its fifth year, the Data Ethics and Society Reading Group is
evolving with a refined focus, deeper discussions, and a new journal
club—learn more!
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
shares how they are using data to empower
through information.
Data plays a crucial role in enhancing decision-making within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The CJS Data Improvement Programme, led by the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office, addresses the challenges of fragmented data across various organisations by fostering a unified approach to data management. By leveraging innovative tools like Splink for data linking, the programme aims to improve policy formulation, operational performance, and system efficiency. This initiative not only promises to refine data-driven strategies across the CJS but also actively seeks participation from skilled data professionals to join and enrich this transformative journey.
Cross-government and cross-public sector working are increasingly important, with departments appreciating that colleagues are likely to be facing the same issues with the same solutions. This makes communities of practice and communities of interest such as the Data Science Community …
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) launched its Data Strategy in August 2022 and since then we’ve been making progress against the goals we set out. We’re also looking to the future - planning our roadmap for the next three years …
The Cross-Government and Public Sector Data Science Community provides regular opportunities for people in the public sector, with an interest in data science, to connect with their peers, learn new skills and collaborate. This autumn, we are hosting the first …
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Justice Data Lab, a pioneering team enabling third sector organisations to commission impact evaluations of their work.
GDS x Imperial University Collaboration 2022 Collaboration and innovation are some of the key tenets of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession. The Cabinet Office offers many avenues for productive collaboration, enabling internal and external partners to develop both …
As the 21st century progresses, using data effectively has become a priority for many organisations, including the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS's unique focus, however, goes beyond just utilising data effectively. The organisations ultimate goal is to create …
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