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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DTA releases program for Digital Summit 2020
21 October, 2020The program for the fully virtual Digital Summit includes panels, showcases and workshops from a variety of homegrown and international speakers and exhibitors.
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.
NZ ranks 12th in OECD on digital govt maturity
20 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand has been ranked 12th among 29 nations on the OECD's inaugural Digital Government Index.
Digital Transformation Award winners for A/NZ announced
19 October, 2020The recipients of the IDC 2020 Digital Transformation Awards have been revealed, with winners including NSW Police and Auckland Council.
COVID exposes security weaknesses among US states
19 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new survey has found that the COVID-19 crisis has left more than half of government employees working from home in 35 US states.
Celebrate Digital Twin Week with Smart Cities Council
14 October, 2020Digital Twin Week is taking place from 19 to 23 October, with the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand showcasing everything about digital twins.
DTA to get new SIAM category
12 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDTA plans to introduce a new category to the Digital Marketplace procurement portal covering the delivery of Service Integration and Management capabilities.
