This session contains a detailed exploration of the strides made in data sharing and analytics, particularly highlighted through the initiatives of the Suffolk Office of Data Analytics (SODA).

Through initiatives like the Information Sharing Assurance Gateway and the development of a linked data service architecture, SODA facilitates the ethical and efficient sharing of data across multiple organizations for improved service delivery and decision-making. The presentation showcased various data-sharing projects, from death registration to vulnerable populations, demonstrating tangible impacts such as better resource allocation and service design. The interactive Q&A explored SODA’s scope, the rationale behind its approach over alternatives like OPUM, and the process from business question articulation to project completion, underscoring the critical role of data in public sector innovation and collaboration.