Governments advised to consider central records authorities
30 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Council of Australasian Archives and Records Authorities has questioned whether it remains feasible for individual agencies to archive their own digital data.
Australian Government Style Manual updated for digital age
29 September, 2020The seventh edition of the Australian Government Style Manual has been launched in a digital-first format that provides guidance on new topics and social media.
DTA opens registrations for Digital Summit 2020
29 September, 2020The Digital Transformation Agency has opened early-bird registrations for Digital Summit 2020, which will feature interactive workshops and case studies.
Singaporeans to access government services via face verification
24 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Singapore government has added face verification technology from iProov to its SingPass National Digital Identification Program.
COVID-19 prompts 11% drop in global ID smart card market
23 September, 2020Shipments of smart government ID credentials are predicted to fall from 617.6 million in 2019 to 547.5 million in 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Treasury taps Link4 to automate e-invoicing process
18 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Treasury has engaged e-invoicing provider Link4 to connect the department to the PEPPOL digital procurement network.
Digital health workforce roadmap released
15 September, 2020The federal government has released a roadmap that outlines the workforce and education changes needed to support the adoption of digital health.
Queensland Government to wind up PSBA
15 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Public Safety Business Agency was established by the previous government to provide ICT support and other functions to emergency agencies.
OAIC publishes PIA guidance for agencies
15 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has outlined the requirements for agencies to complete privacy impact assessments for projects.
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
14 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting.
The case for cloud networking in government
11 September, 2020 by Julian Critchlow*Now more than ever is the time for government agencies to look to cloud networking to underpin their strategic shift around digital transformation.
UK study finds little trust in algorithms among adults
10 September, 2020Research from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, has found that 53% of British people do not trust computer algorithms to make decisions about their lives.
UK announces National Data Strategy
09 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe UK government will shortly appoint a Government Chief Data Officer as part of its newly unveiled National Data Strategy.
DTA debuts Telecommunications Marketplace
08 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has launched a new whole-of-Australian-government procurement portal for telecommunications and related services.
Australian Digital Health Agency appoints new CEO
08 September, 2020Amanda Cattermole PSM has been appointed as CEO of the Australian Digital Health Agency and will commence her new role on 29 September 2020.
