Algorithm Charter Review response
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From: Scott
Dear Statistics New Zealand,
I would like to make a request for information relating to the recently released Taylor Fry Year One review of the StatsNZ Algorithm Charter.
I would like to request:
ONE: Copies of all aides-mémoire, memoranda, briefings, and reports produced by StatsNZ for the responsible minister on the topic of the review and StatsNZ’s response to it.
TWO: If an action plan, work plan or implementation plan has been prepared for StatsNZ’s response to the review I would like to request a copy of it.
THREE: A StatsNZ memorandum prepared for Minister Clark dated September 2021 refers to a “maturity assessment” StatsNZ was working on to assess its own use of the Charter:
“Since signing the Charter, Stats NZ has begun work on a maturity assessment to understand what gaps and issues around algorithm use might exist relating to the Charter. When this is completed, options to address the gaps will be developed. Stats NZ intends to publish a report on its findings and solutions early next year to ensure transparency and to help agencies who are undertaking similar reviews”
The memorandum I am referring to can be accessed here (quote on page 6):
https://fyi.org.nz/request/19545/respons...
I would like to request a copy of this maturity assessment. I would also like to request a copy of whatever document sets out the “options to address the gaps” referred to above, as well as any action plan, work plan or implementation plan prepared for this, if any.
Yours faithfully,
Scott
From: Joy Skye
Statistics New Zealand
Tēnā koe Scott
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From: Joy Skye
Statistics New Zealand
Dear Scott
Please see the attached correspondence containing a link to the Review of
the Algorithm Charter.
Ngā mihi,
Joy Skye (she/her and Ms)
Advisor - Executive and Government Relations, Office of the Chief
Executive
Kaitohutohu - Ngā Hononga Whakawaho, Kāwanatanga hoki, Tari o te Tumu
Whakahaere
Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa | [1]stats.govt.nz | 04-931 4699
About Aotearoa, for Aotearoa
Data that improves lives today and for generations to come
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From: Jasmine Ludwig
Statistics New Zealand
Kia ora Scott,
Thanks for your request. Please find attached the response.
Kind Regards,
Jasmine Ludwig (pronouns: she/her/hers)
External and Government Relations – Office of the Chief Executive
Ngā Hononga Whakawaho, Kāwanatanga hoki – Tari o te Tumu Whakahaere
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The Taylor Fry review is on this webpage:
https://www.data.govt.nz/toolkit/data-et...
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