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Ordnance Survey to run National Underground Asset Register
WEB1 day ago · 08/10/24. National mapping agency Ordnance Survey (OS) is set to take charge of the National Underground Asset Register, the data resource on underground pipes and cables in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced the move, adding that a public beta version of the NUAR will be ...
Is public sector data ready for AI? | UKAuthority
WEBThe event will take place over three 90-minute sessions beginning at 11.00 am on 16, 17 and 18 October. It provides a great opportunity to obtain new insights and strengthen your understanding of what has been done and needs to be done to make public sector data ready to enable the capabilities of AI to work for the public good.
Met Office launches Local Authority Climate Service
WEBThe Met Office has launched an online tool to provide local authorities with easy access to tailored information on climate change. It said the Local Authority Climate Service, developed with Esri UK, will support councils in planning for climate change at a local level.. The move reflects the need for local authorities to take the changing climate into account in their resilience planning.
UKA Live: Cyber challenges in a complex world - UKAuthority
WEBAnd what is on the horizon? If you are experiencing difficulties playing the video click here to watch it on Vimeo. On the panel: Matt Wilton, Deputy Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council. Geoff Connell, Director of Digital Services, Norfolk County Council & Chair, CTAG. Jenny McEneaney, Senior Improvement Policy Advisor - Cyber, Digital and ...
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Government outlines plan for Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
WEBOct 2, 2024 · The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has highlighted plans for three key updates to the regulatory framework for cyber security in the UK. It has published a statement on its plans for a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, to be introduced to Parliament next year, to strengthen the defences of digital services.
UK signs up to international treaty on AI safety
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The UK Government has signed up to an international agreement for the management of AI products to protect the public from potential misuse. Announcing the development, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the Framework Convention on AI, human rights, democracy and the rule of law will ensure countries monitor development of the technology and ensure it is managed within strict parameters.
ICO publishes new FoI tool aimed at the public | UKAuthority
WEBThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new checklist to help people find public sector information that is already publicly available. The tool, which can be found on the ‘for the public’ section of the ICO website, provides tips as to where people can find resources that may provide the information for which they are ...
UPRNs combine with EPCs for energy efficiency - UKAuthority
WEBDec 16, 2021 · The prospects for a smarter use of energy data have received a boost with the news that unique property reference numbers (UPRNs) are being attached to energy performance certificates (EPCs) for private properties and to display energy certificates (DECs) for public buildings. Enabled by Ordnance Survey’s Open Identifiers policy, the ...