Public policy news stories
Infrastructure
A case for public-private partnerships in technology infrastructure for government
With more governments setting technology-enabled goals, the timing seems to be right to apply the principles of PPP for network infrastructure.
Technology Sector
National Party announces $1.29 billion tech policy ahead of election
The policy, announced today, pledges to create 100,000 jobs in the industry by 2030 if the party is elected next month.
Open source
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
GCSB
New Zealand book tackles local and global cyber security policy
“Getting businesses to cooperate on cyber security seems as hard as prompting rival nations to join efforts against cyber terrorism & cybercrime."
Data Protection
Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.