Data Governance in the Public Interest: A Foundation for Open Smart Cities

Steve Coutts, Research Analyst, Open North; Arturo Franco, Vice President, Data & Insights, Mastercard; Wojciech Kujawa, Data Governance Manager, City of Edmonton; and Stephen Nachtegaele, IT Project Manager, City of Edmonton

As cities across Canada increasingly turn to the use of data and technology to inform decision-making, improve service delivery, and engage residents, multiple data governance issues have emerged, such as privacy protection, ensuring accountability, and negotiating diverse interests in data collaboration. This webinar discusses smart cities and the key considerations for governing data in the public interest.