National Archives digitising WWII service records
10 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Archives handed Fuji Xerox BusinessForce and W&F Pascoe the bulk of the outsourcing work for the $10m project to digitise most WWII service records.
Singapore introduces SingPass digital signatures
10 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Singapore government will augment the SingPass national digital identity system with the ability to digitally sign government and other documents.
Australian AI sector seizes Defence, ONI opportunity
10 November, 2020The Australian AI community has risen to the challenge, following a call for solutions to key security challenges from Defence and the Office of National Intelligence.
Emergency WA platform updated to provide COVID-19 alerts
03 November, 2020The Department of Health and DFES have collaborated to customise the Emergency WA platform, to provide geographically targeted warnings and alerts about COVID-19.
Returning Qld Govt urged to ramp up digitalisation
03 November, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe AIIA urged the returning Queensland Government to increase spending on building digital capability to help the state catch up with the rest of the country.
EPA AirWatch awarded for 2020 bushfire service
02 November, 2020EPA Victoria has won a global award for its AirWatch website, which provided health advice and air quality forecasts during the 2020 bushfires.
My Health Record usage surges in FY20
30 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHospitals grappling with the effects of the summer's natural disasters followed by the COVID-19 pandemic increased usage of the My Health Record system by 300%.
Global citizen data systems at pivotal point
29 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGeopolitical and economic pull factors could shape the future of global citizen data systems in wildly divergent ways by 2030, a new report predicts.
Privacy impact assessments: when do agencies need to do one?
28 October, 2020 by Sarah GhaliA privacy impact assessment demonstrates a commitment to accountable and transparent privacy practices and builds public trust and confidence.
UK govt urged to further embrace digital
28 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new report urges the UK government to ramp up its digital transformation efforts and take steps to more formally involve the public in policymaking.
Digital ID apps to exceed 6.2 billion by 2025
27 October, 2020A study has predicted that the number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 6.2 billion by 2025, from just over one billion in 2020.
WA creates online induction for public sector
27 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWestern Australian public servants will now complete their general induction into the state's public sector online.
Call for feedback on Open Government national action plan
26 October, 2020The final round of consultation for Australia's third Open Government Partnership national action plan is now underway.
Beta trial to help shape the future of myGov
23 October, 2020The DTA is looking for participants for its myGov Beta trial, to help people more easily find and access government payments and services.
One in four agencies lack a digital transformation strategy
21 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew research into the maturity of federal government agencies' digital transformation strategies found that one in four agencies have yet to start the journey.
