Monday, July 28, 2014

New Zealand’s international brand and exports could grow significantly with the creation of a data sharing eco-system.

That's according to a paper released by the New Zealand Data Futures Forum.

Food traceability or 'paddock to plate' tracking is one of a number of kick start projects recommended in the paper.

It would see New Zealand become a world leader in the trusted use of data.

The paper suggests a range of initiatives including the establishment of an independent data council and an open data champion to drive innovation through data sharing.

The data council would act as an independent guardian to ensure trust, privacy and security are maintained.

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