Watch again: Video of Data Bites event

You can now watch and listen to a recording of the Institute for Government’s Data Bites ‘Smart Data Special’, supported by Smart Data Research UK.

Better use of data is key to more effective government. Across government, teams are doing fascinating work with data, but these projects don’t always get the attention they deserve. The Data Bites series aims to change that.

The Smart Data Special, on Monday, 26 February 2024, was an opportunity to showcase ground-breaking work in the crucial area of safe access to ‘smart data’ for research.

The talks explored emerging developments in smart data generated through everyday interactions with the digital world, including via mobile apps, navigation systems, social media, and shopping. 

The event was chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Associate at the Institute for Government and the speakers were:

• Joe Cuddeford, Director at Smart Data Research UK, on ‘Safe access to smart data for research’
• Frank Gauld, Chief Executive Officer at Smart Data Foundry, on ‘Unlocking Financial Institutions’ community intelligence through private sector data sharing at scale’
• Ben Goldacre, Director at the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science
• Professor Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy

A video and audio recording of the event is now also available on the Institute for Government’s website: https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/data-bites-48-getting-things-done-data-government