Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Infosys to digitise Australia's welfare entitlements
Services Australia has contracted Infosys to transform the entitlement calculation engine underpinning Australia's welfare system. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
NSW developing data sharing template tool
NSW is developing a tool aimed at encouraging data sharing across government by simplifying the process of creating data sharing agreements. [ + ]
UK parliament seeking Director of Cyber Security
The UK House of Commons has posted a job listing for a Director of Cyber Security to oversee UK Parliament's cybersecurity function. [ + ]
OVIC publishes revised data security standards
The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has brought version 2.0 of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards into full effect. [ + ]
Every frontline WA Police officer getting an iPhone 11
Telstra has secured an $8 million contract to deliver iPhone 11s installed with apps supporting vital police functions to every frontline WA Police officer. [ + ]
NSW DPC CIO to step down this month
The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet is searching for a new CIO to replace the outgoing David Schneider. [ + ]
Bootcamp to boost regional cybersecurity capabilities
Government officials from ASEAN and Pacific countries will soon have access to a bootcamp designed to improve the region's cybersecurity capabilities. [ + ]
ACT Health CIO recognised for leadership in data management
ACT Health CIO Peter O'Halloran has won the 'GS1 Provider Recognition Award' for his leadership in digital data management. [ + ]
