Between the European Union and the US, the international transfer of personal data became an economic, social and political issue.
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A new project tracks earthquakes accidentally induced by human activity. It suggests the problem is bigger than some scientists thought.
The ABS’ labour force survey is more than 50 years old. We need a new way of measuring employment for a new modes of work.
Companies and institutions shouldn’t make it so hard for people to enjoy their right to privacy.
The Australian Census has been taken since 1911. But is it still necessary in today’s world of mass digital data collection?
Apps and wearable devices promise greater participation and empowerment in health care. But what are we risking when we take part in this new era of participatory health?
More data isn’t necessarily better unless it’s properly collected, curated and analysed.
The market for water entitlements is worth tens of billions, encouraging investors to raise funds and get involved. But the data shows they aren’t having a big impact on prices.
The extension of laws on unfair contract terms to cover small businesses, may help farmers take more control of the data their farms generate.
Africa battles with a dearth of data and seems unable to scale up health innovations. If these can be systematically addressed, the continent can take great strides towards better health for all.
Data can be used to limit damage from natural disasters and to improve our lives.
A number of African states are taking positive steps to combat violence against girls and child marriage. But social and cultural barriers can nullify national laws and strategies.
How can the law deals with a new space like the datasphere ?
Business Briefing: Trusting business to take care of your data
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Businesses need to take the lead to show customers and governments that industry can handle data management, says former ACCC chief Graeme Samuel.
With chips embedded in footballs in Thursday night games, the NFL is moving toward a data-driven future. How will fans, media and teams benefit?
Education policy in Australia is being held back by a lack of data.
Business Briefing: hack-proof, how business can stay ahead in cybersecurity
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Businesses are going about cybersecurity the wrong way and need to go back to the question: what are you trying to protect?
The truth is that data in Africa are not produced on time, not frequently enough, are of poor quality and aren’t accurate. This makes it difficult to make data driven decisions.
Many South African teachers don’t accept the theory of evolution. They feel deeply conflicted when they have to teach it to their pupils as part of the life sciences curriculum.
More and more Africans are becoming citizen scientists – and the benefits are huge both for them as individuals and for science on the continent.
Les contributeurs les plus fréquents
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Co-Founder of The Data Tank and Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer of the Governance Laboratory (GovLab), New York University
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Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, and Demography, Penn State
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond
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Professor of Health Services and Policy Research, University of British Columbia
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Associate professor, University of Sydney
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Professor of the Practice of Data Science, Washington University in St. Louis
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Data Science, University of Adelaide
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Former postdoctoral researcher on machine learning applied to chemical engineering and currently science communicator for the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), University of Tokyo
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Director of the International Laboratory of Demography and Human Capital, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
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Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
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Clinical Senior Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge
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Professor of Higher Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Professor of Law, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Professor of Economics, UNSW Sydney
