Industry News
ADHA names outgoing COO, Bettina McMahon, interim CEO
The Australian Digital Health Agency has found its interim CEO in outgoing Chief Operating Officer Bettina McMahon. [ + ]
Cybersecurity tops priority list for US state CIOs
Cybersecurity will remain the top priority for US state CIOs for the seventh year in a row next year, according to a national survey. [ + ]
DTA launches preview of fourth TDIF release
The Digital Transformation Agency has opened the fourth iteration of the government's Trusted Digital Identity Framework to public consultation. [ + ]
NSW PSC to trial digital skills uplift program
New South Wales' Public Service Commission is seeking contributions of content that can be used to help develop public servants' digital skills. [ + ]
DTA pursues API approach to data sharing
The Digital Transformation Agency has abandoned plans to develop a data exchange platform in favour of an API-led approach using the new NAPIDS. [ + ]
ADHA CEO steps down
The Australian Digital Health Agency will conduct a search for a new CEO to replace Tim Kelsey, who is resigning from the position early next year. [ + ]
WA digitses state 'treasures' for online viewing
Internet users worldwide can now access WA's treasures from the comfort of their homes via a new digital portal. [ + ]
DTA to publish updated Style Manual in 2020
The DTA plans to publish an update to the 20-year-old Australian Government Style Manual next year, including material on new digital platforms. [ + ]
Infosys to digitise Australia's welfare entitlements
Services Australia has contracted Infosys to transform the entitlement calculation engine underpinning Australia's welfare system. [ + ]
Digital Transformation Strategy hits first anniversary
The DTA has published the Year One update covering progress with the implementation of the government-wide Digital Transformation Strategy. [ + ]
ONDC to hold data reform webinar in Dec
The Office of the National Data Commissioner will hold a webinar in December to discuss feedback from consultations on the planned public sector data reforms. [ + ]
OVIC publishes updated privacy principle guidelines
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has published updated guidelines for applying the state's Information Privacy Principles. [ + ]
ADHA holds summit to help draft digital health roadmap
Health experts from across Australia convened last week to collaborate on a draft roadmap for equipping Australia's health workforce for a digital future. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds third meeting
The National Data Advisory Council used its third meeting to advise on a range of issues related to the government's planned public sector data sharing reforms. [ + ]
Local governments urged to protect residents' privacy
Digital Rights Watch is calling on local governments to sign up to an international declaration aimed at protecting residents' and visitors' digital rights. [ + ]