{"id":139,"date":"2014-01-24T12:22:13","date_gmt":"2014-01-24T12:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.scotland.gov.uk\/digital\/?p=139"},"modified":"2017-08-02T14:20:08","modified_gmt":"2017-08-02T14:20:08","slug":"what-is-happening-around-data-as-a-result-of-scotlands-digital-future-delivery-of-public-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/2014\/01\/24\/what-is-happening-around-data-as-a-result-of-scotlands-digital-future-delivery-of-public-services\/","title":{"rendered":"What is happening around Data as a result of Scotland\u2019s Digital Future: Delivery of Public Services?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Data Vision for Scotland in 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Now?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a global data revolution taking place.\u00a0 Every day the amount and range of data being produced increases and new tools and techniques are being developed to help us all access and analyse data.\u00a0 More importantly, we are recognising the value of data to society and the opportunities that come from using it well.<\/p>\n

What data?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Data is created and captured by many sources.\u00a0 It could be created by sensors and meters (e.g. on a wind turbine blade or on energy use in a building or to do with traffic flow).\u00a0 It could be Administrative data (e.g. metrics from schools, Universities, a Council department or a Health Board).\u00a0 This data could be non-personal or be anonymised personal data.\u00a0 Data can be in many formats \u2013 created by machines, by humans.\u00a0 It could be sound\/voice files, numbers or text, for example.<\/p>\n

Whose vision?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Scottish Government commissioned group (including representation from public sector, business and subject matter experts) is developing a data vision for Scotland.\u00a0 The Data Management Board<\/a> (DMB) will finalise its vision for Scotland and publish it in February.\u00a0 Whilst yet to be finalised, the board\u2019s high level aim is:<\/p>\n

“To pioneer the trustworthy uses of data for public benefit, elevating Scotland\u2019s position in how we safely, securely and transparently use data, rapidly translating our strengths into benefits for citizens and communities, locally and globally.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The vision will include high level guiding principles which are essential to achieving this.\u00a0 An action plan is being developed which will support delivery of the vision across Scotland.<\/p>\n

What is already happening?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Data Innovation<\/p>\n

Looking at opportunities to make use of data to deliver new and improved products and services.\u00a0 Scottish Government is undertaking a number of activities.\u00a0 Have a look at our Data Innovation page<\/a> for further information on the spatial data we make available as Open Data<\/a> and two of our Open Data pilots<\/a>:<\/p>\n