Diving Deep on Data Governance in Local Government

While the debate rages in Washington, D.C. as to what a federal data protection statute should look like, U.S. states have led the way advancing the privacy and security of the personal data of their respective residents. In fact, over the last 12 months, at least 10 states have promulgated such protections, and each has something unique to challenge data protection professionals.

Despite today’s digital-first mindset, many agencies still rely on inefficient, paper-based and manual processes throughout their operations. Key areas such as permitting, licensing, benefit qualification and accounts payable are undergoing modernization in agencies across the country, turning manual processes into digital, contactless transactions and bringing countless efficiencies to constituents and those who serve them. Join Government Technology June 6 as we take a deep dive into how state and local government agencies are leveraging modern content services platforms to cost-effectively digitize processes across departments and use cases. You’ll see how this approach can put your organization on a faster path to digital government.

Content fuels government processes and seamless collaboration is essential for good government. Government workforce must be able to share information easily and securely with citizens and other agencies. That’s why agencies need tools that safeguard sensitive data without slowing down work. With one secure place to manage content, governments can easily manage everything from tax documents to service requests – protecting the flow of information, integrating into existing back-end systems, and ensuring collaboration and productivity

Social media enables government agencies from local to national to better inform and engage with communities. However, there are unique challenges government agencies will need to overcome in 2019. For example, 20 of the 28 markets in the Edelman Trust Barometer lie in distruster territory meaning governments around the world have a lot of work to do.