The government has announced the establishment of a new National Data Strategy Forum, bringing together key voices from industry, privacy groups and academia to help implement the UK’s National Data Strategy. The Forum will be co-chaired by Minister for Media and Data John Whittingdale and techUK’s Sue Daley. (more…)
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden announced Government’s National Data Strategy to drive growth, boost innovation, create new jobs and improve public services. Government will develop a clear policy framework to determine what interventions are needed to unlock the value of data across the economy and help drive the recovery from Covid-19. It proposes an overhaul in the use of data across the public sector and a programme of work will be launched that will transform the way data is managed, used, shared internally within government, and with wider public sectors organisations. (more…)
In Ofcom’s consultation the potential uses and benefits of Open Communications are explored and how it could best work for people and businesses. In particular, how to enable consumers and small businesses to share information about their services with third parties of their choice easily and securely. In 2019, the Government’s Smart Data Review proposed to introduce Open Communications through legislation, to stimulate innovation and promote the development of new services that improve outcomes. Responses to this consultation will help to inform Government thinking on the future development of Open Communications.
BSG held an online workshop in June with industry, Ofcom and Government to discuss initial thinking in this area. (more…)
