Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
OAIC helps drive international privacy collaboration
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner sponsored two resolutions at the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. [ + ]
New system to make offender information more accessible
Collection, sharing and storage of offenders' details will become far easier for law enforcement thanks to a new IT system to be commissioned by the SA Government. [ + ]
RAAF to train new cyber warfare workforce
The first successful candidates for the RAAF's new Cyber Warfare Officer and Cyber Warfare Analyst job titles will commence training in February. [ + ]
DTA celebrates Digital Earth Australia's win at 2019 awards
At the Australian Government Digital Awards, Geoscience Australia received the 'Outstanding government platform award' for its 'Digital Earth Australia' platform. [ + ]
buy.nsw launches beta guided buying experience
Digital NSW and NSW Procurement have launched components of the buy.nsw guided buying experience into beta. [ + ]
DTA launches gov.au Observatory
The Digital Transformation Agency is using advanced analytics techniques to seek to better align the way government services are designed with how they are used. [ + ]
