Open Data
After George Floyd’s murder, more states require release of police disciplinary records
Lawmakers and advocates say open data on police disciplinary records would boost transparency, accountability and the ability to identify patterns of misconduct in law enforcement agencies.
A Closer Look at ID Verification Across State Benefits Applications
The Digital Benefits Network’s open dataset details the identity proofing requirements of 158 applications for benefits programs.
Building better maps with open data on building heights
To inform broadband buildouts, positioning of solar panels and development of digital twins, state and local agencies can now tap into open building height data.
Camera, sensor, drone data lights up disaster response
ALERTCalifornia’s network will provide actionable natural disaster data for public safety agencies and researchers responding to wildfires, floods, landslides and other climate-driven events.
One city’s unexpected open-data benefits
Phoenix’s open data portal inspired residents to develop solutions for parking and urban heat on their own, the mayor says.
Climate projections everyone can understand
The Climate Risk and Resilience portal gives emergency managers nontechnical climate datasets and high-resolution, forward-looking climate insights.
A strategy for ethical, responsible release of public data
Agencies must balance access and privacy when deciding which data should be made public and how, according to a recent report.
25 Emerging Tech Trends Government Leaders Should Watch
The selected technologies in the 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle feature immersive tech, accelerated artificial intelligence and innovation around how products and services are built.
Cities Should Bridge the Digital Divide Using Federal Funds
A new report from the National League of Cities says while most local leaders are aware of their communities' broadband issues, they may not know how to fix the inequities.
Demographic, economic census data for COVID-19 response
The Census Bureau has launched a resource page that highlights demographic and economic data decision-makers can use for more effective response to the pandemic.
Hackers are now targeting councils and governments, threatening to leak citizen data
Rather than denying victims access to their hostage data, leakware attackers threaten to publish citizens’ sensitive information online.
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