Unlocking the power of data for the public good has become a government priority, in Scotland and around the world. At stake is the future of effective public service delivery. Those nations who are well-disposed to using data safely, securely and ethically, can realise considerable societal benefits and mitigate harms. With a coming wave of artificial intelligence and increasing automation in the public sector, the onus is on policy-makers and digital leaders to work together to drive use cases for new technologies that deliver continual improvements in efficiency coupled with better outcomes for citizens.

Join our Future of Data & AI engagement events to get the latest news, insight and practical guidance to bring data-driven innovation into your organisation.

Key themes:

  • Data leadership and ownership  
  • Quality, capacity and capabilities of data  
  • Data sharing and availability across different functions  
  • Data security, ethics and creating trust with users