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Connecting data to enable modern digital government

Posted by: Mark Durkee, Head of Data Architecture, GDS, Arrun Gaydhani, Product Manager, GDS and Rachael Richards, Channels and Content Lead, GDS, Posted on: 3 September 2026 - Categories: Uncategorized
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The Foundational Data team in the Office for the Chief Data Officer explains how better-connected data could support simpler, more joined-up public services.

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