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Cutting-edge castles!

Posted on July 19, 2017 by CDO

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In a recent blog, we told you about the re-launched Cadw app, which unlocks hidden content at sites across Wales. Our first two projects using this new technology featured our ‘greatest’ and ‘grandest’ castles… Continue reading →

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Going back to the future with Welsh heritage

Posted on July 18, 2017 by CDO

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I may work in the past, but I am also in my element with new technology! New projects with Cadw, the Welsh Government’s Historic Environment Service, make our archaeology accessible and our castles cutting-edge… Continue reading →

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Digital Inclusion…… We’re not there yet!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by CDO

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For the vast majority of us, we can’t imagine a life without the internet. For work, learning or recreation we increasingly rely (possibly too much sometimes) on digital technologies. Yet, too many are still missing out on the benefits of the internet, with around 15% of adults in Wales offline.  Continue reading →

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Getting ready for GDPR

Posted on July 5, 2017 by CDO Team

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What is the GDPR? 

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be implemented in the UK on 25 May 2018 and organisations have less than a year left to prepare for its impact.

The GDPR overhauls the current data protection legislation, mainly the Data Protection Act (DPA), to bring it in line with 21st century ways of working. Continue reading →

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Working together to be more open

Posted on June 28, 2017 by CDO

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If you’re not already aware, just over a year ago we published our first ever Open Data Plan. Continue reading →

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New National Survey for Wales – first results!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by CDO

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On 28 June we will be publishing the first results from the new National Survey for Wales.  Continue reading →

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Registers: An authoritative list of local authorities in Wales

Posted on June 20, 2017 by CDO

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What are registers?

Within Welsh Government we manage and maintain a range of information for numerous purposes, including developing policies, monitoring performance and delivering services. Continue reading →

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#LoveDigital #LoveLibraries: the National Digital Library service

Posted on March 28, 2017 by CDO

# Love Digital Love Libraries

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I have been looking forward to writing this blog – I love telling people about this fantastic service that public libraries across Wales offer their members. For free!

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From Police Service to Platform Service

Posted on March 8, 2017 by CDO Team

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I’m Sean a Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Fast Streamer in Welsh Government. I joined Welsh Government in September last year as part of the Civil Service graduate scheme… but first let me start at the beginning.

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Chief Statistician’s update: Improving the coherence of monthly NHS statistics

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Chief Statistician

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Activity and performance statistics for the Welsh NHS have been published by the Welsh Government since the start of devolution. They are some of our most frequently used data, providing clear and authoritative data on the performance of the health system in Wales.

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