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Generative AI – Guidance for local authority leaders
This two page guidance is aimed at local authority leaders who want to understand the basics of what GenAI is, how it might impact their council, and how their council can avoid and mitigate the...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
02 Oct 2023
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Guide
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Article: The practicalities and pitfalls of AI in local government
Councils must be responsible innovators and open with residents if they experiment with AI, writes the data ethicist at the London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI) in a new article for...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
02 Oct 2023
Type:
Blog
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The Government Data Quality Framework
This framework presents a set of principles for effective data quality management, and provides practical advice to support their implementation. The framework is relevant for anyone working...
By:
Roopal Shah
Last updated:
08 Sep 2023
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Tool
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Supporting data integration with UPRNs
Discover videos from senior politicians, managers and practitioners in local authorities and central government, explaining the benefits that councils can gain from using integrating their systems...
By:
Roopal Shah
Last updated:
08 Sep 2023
Type:
Guide
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Guidance on creating and sharing spreadsheets
This guidance will help you avoid common errors when working with spreadsheets, consider user needs, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets. ...
By:
Roopal Shah
Last updated:
08 Sep 2023
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Tool
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An example of transparent working practice for data and digital projects
GOV.UK is the digital home for the UK government. It’s run by the Government Digital Service (GDS). They publish a 'roadmap', which describes what they have recently done, what they are currently...
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Roopal Shah
Last updated:
08 Sep 2023
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Other
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Description of the role of a data architect
A description of what a data architect does and the skills needed to do the job.
By:
Roopal Shah
Last updated:
08 Sep 2023
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Guide
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Open Referral UK
Open Referral UK is a UK version of the international standard for interchange of open data describing human services. Open Referral UK is endorsed by the UK Cabinet Office’s Data Standards...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
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Tool
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Standard Lists
Standard Lists are taxonomies maintained by the LGA and made available openly for categorising and cross-referencing information. Standard Lists are provided by the LGA’s LG Inform Plus...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
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Tool
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Record of Processing Aactivity (RoPA)
RoPA is an LGA service that lets councils create and maintain their Record of processing Activity, as required by General Data Protection Regulations. RoPA (Record of\Processing Activity)...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
Type:
Tool
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Records Retention
Records Retention is an LGA service that provides guidance on the retention of records in relation to each service in the Local Government Services List. Records Retention is a service...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
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Tool
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LG Inform Plus - Natural Neighbourhoods
Natural Neighbourhoods is an LGA-hosted service that provides detailed information and open data on statistical and administrative geospatial areas, including user-defined areas. Natural...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
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Tool
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LG Inform Plus - Data Tool and API
Tools and programmer interfaces to provide access to the raw data used by LG Inform and LG Inform Plus. The LG Inform Plus Data Tool and Application Programming Interface (API) provide...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
03 Aug 2023
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Tool
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Socitm publication: Chatbot-GPT – What does it mean?
A helpful summary from Socitm (the society for innovation, technology and modernisation) of the issues to consider when using Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Chat GPT - an Artificial...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Guide
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Access your local data with the LGA's free data benchmarking platform LG Inform
The LGA's free data benchmarking platform LG Inform presents up-to-date data about your local area and the performance of your council or fire and rescue service. New data is added quickly after...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Tool
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Using the Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) – a guide for councils
The Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) should be fundamental to all data matching and, therefore, to all data analysis. To learn more about UPRNs and for a comprehensive guide to using them,...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Guide
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Sample corporate policy for use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Socitm and ALGIM have created a sample corporate policy for the use of Generative AI in local government. This covers purpose/use/risks/compliance/review and councils are welcomed to adopt this as...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Guide
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National Data Strategy
The National Data Strategy is a framework for the action the government will take on data. It looks at how the government can leverage existing UK strengths to boost the better use of data across...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
26 Jul 2023
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Report
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Local Area Research and Intelligence Association (LARIA)
LARIA is a UK-based membership body largely run by volunteers working in the public sector. LARIA exists to promote continuous improvements in the quality and impact of local research and...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
26 Jul 2023
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Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard
It can be difficult to provide information on the use of data-driven technologies in a trusted, accessible, effective way to the public. The Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard...
By:
Kate Cooper
Last updated:
31 Jul 2023
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Tool
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ICO guidance on AI and data protection
A blog from the Information Commisioner's Office looking at people’s interactions with the government, both local and central, and how they are handing over data about themselves. People...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
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Guide
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Equality watchdog guidance on procurement and use of artificial intelligence in the public sector
The use of artificial intelligence by public bodies is to be monitored by Britain’s equality regulator to ensure technologies are not discriminating against people. In September 2022, the...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
Type:
Guide
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Ideas to test and implement appropriate tools for doing data ethics from LOTI (Oct 2022)
In 2022, the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) has been working to knit together all the great initiatives being done by other experts to understand and assemble what expertise...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
18 Oct 2022
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Guide
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London Data Ethics Service from LOTI (Oct 2022)
The London Data Ethics Service has been established by the London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI) as part of our aim to help boroughs identify and navigate the ethical issues within...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
18 Oct 2022
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Guide
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Data Ethics Training, Learning and Upskilling advice from LOTI (Oct 2022)
Managing data ethics well requires specific skills, methods and knowledge that should be developed in employees at different levels through professional training courses. LOTI has been...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
18 Oct 2022
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Training
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Artificial intelligence in the public sector
An article looking at the effective, responsible and ethical use of AI in the public sector. Much of the content is centred from a recent conference titled ‘Artificial Intelligence: What’s in...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
08 Sep 2022
Type:
Report
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Which UK Cities are the most AI-ready?
An interesting article which identifies which UK cities are most likely to benefit from a growing appetite for artificial intelligence in business and the public sector. The index is compiled...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
26 Jul 2022
Type:
Report
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Transparency in data analytics and algorithms assisting decision making [GOV.UK]
This is a government blog published on GOV.UK by the Government Digital Service (GDS) in July 2022. It sets out government thinking on the need and approach to being transparent in the...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
Type:
Blog
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Real-world examples of predictive analytics in government
An interesting article that identifies a number of real-world examples of predictive analytics in government and how they use predictive analytics to improve service delivery to their clients. ...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
30 Jun 2022
Type:
Blog
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A Data Ethics Framework for Local Authorities
LOTI has published a Data Ethics Capabilities Framework as part of its programme to promote the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence in local government. The framework identifies...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
17 Jun 2022
Type:
Guide
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Data analytics helped us prevent 100 households becoming homeless
A great example of how predictive analytics can be used to help local government tackle challenges head on. This article looks at how Maidstone Borough Council used predictive analytics to...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
08 Jun 2022
Type:
Case study
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AI ethics in the public sector: Why guidance needs context
An article from Techmonitor that delves into the ethics of emerging technology and whether the public sector is in need of more support. The article looks into the challenges that AI ethics are...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
06 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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Data Ethics Recommendations and Principles from London Office of Technology and Innovation
In May 2022, LOTI published the results of its consultation and work with London Borough Councils to develop recommendations and principles for the ethical use of data in local government. It...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
26 May 2022
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Guide
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Artificial Intelligence in Local Government
This research paper from the Oxford Commission on AI & Good Governance by Thomas Vogl looks at how UK Local Authorities are exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to fully or...
By:
Keiron Watt
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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Cornwall Council digital and data strategy 2022
One of Cornwall Council’s four target outcomes from 2022 is to be an empowering and enterprising organisation inn which it's Customer Philosophy sets out an ambition that it's services are...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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Data Science development at the Ministry of Justice - a YouTube presentation
This is a presentation from 2017 at the Annual Analytics Summit by Jonathan Roberts at the Ministry of Justice. Jonathan is the Head of Data Science Hub at the MoJ and leads a...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
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Other
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LOTI Data Ethics Case Study Library
LOTI have collected a range of case studies from different government organisations both local, national and international, detailing different approaches to data ethics.
By:
Michelle Pickford
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Case study
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LOTI Outcomes-Based Methodology for Data Projects
LOTI's Data Methodology focuses on how data leads to action and starts with real-world outcomes in mind. It also helps users to identify which datasets are actually needed and why.
By:
Michelle Pickford
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
Type:
Tool
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Alan Turing Institute to lead AI Standards Hub
UK Authority article published 13-Jan-22. The UK Government has announced the creation of an AI Standards Hub to work on improving the governance of artificial intelligence.
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Blog
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Cities Today article (Dec21) - Amsterdam introduces mandatory register for sensors
A Cities Today article reporting that the City of Amsterdam has now directed that private companies, research institutions and government organisations in Amsterdam are obliged to report...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Blog
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Cities Today article (Nov21) - Councils piloting UK standard for AI transparency
The algorithmic transparency standard – developed by the Cabinet Office’s Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) with input from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is being...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Blog
0
0
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Roadmap to an effective AI assurance ecosystem from CDEI
This roadmap published in December 2021 by the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) is intended to help the UK to grow an effective and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem....
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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Roadmap to an effective AI assurance extended ecosystem - Government independent report
An extended roadmap to an effective AI assurance ecosystem, which sets out the key steps, and the roles and responsibilities required to develop an effective, mature AI assurance ecosystem....
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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How to Establish A Data Ethics Governance Board. Work by LOTI & LB Brent
Local Authorities recognise that the data they collect and hold is one of their most valuable assets. Used intelligently, it can help them make better decisions, drive service improvements and...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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Open Data Institute (ODI) Data Ethics Canvas
The Data Ethics Canvas is a tool for anyone who collects, shares or uses data. It helps identify and manage ethical issues – at the start of a project that uses data, and throughout. It...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Guide
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London Borough of Camden data charter
Camden is developing a Data Charter, which will give us a policy framework and set of principles to guide our approach to how we use the data we hold, now and in the future. To do this, they...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
Type:
Guide
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Innovating Responsibly with Data and Artificial Intelligence - a LOTI project in 2021
The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) is working with two pilot London Boroughs - Camden and Brent - to document and trial the approaches being used within the councils to...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Case study
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New data sharing guidance code from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
In December 2020, the ICO published its new statutory code of practice prepared under section 121 of the Data Protection Act 2018. It is a practical guide for organisations about how to share...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
21 Aug 2023
Type:
Guide
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AI: Decoded
A weekly newsletter from Politico, which summarises the thinking and activity related to AI in the world.
By:
Juliet Whitworth
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Other
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Companion webpage to the book "Mathematics for Machine Learning"
A book published by Marc Peters in 2020 on machine learning is very good at explaining basic principles on machine learning (algorithms, modelling, fitting models to data etc.). Chapters 1...
By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Type:
Report
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