Global cities still falling short on governance of smart city tech: report
Source: SmartCities Dive | Jason Plautz, Contributor
Dive Brief:
Even as many cities adopt new technologies, they often lack basic governance policies around data privacy, accessibility and cybersecurity, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The report, based on detailed surveys with officials from 36 global cities, found that less than a quarter conduct privacy impact assessments when deploying new technology, while 80% acknowledge their legal obligations for privacy and data protection.
The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance, which uses WEF as its secretariat, is crafting a broad governance policy for government leaders and technology companies. The goal is to create a policy roadmap around five principles: equity, inclusivity and social impact; security and resilience; privacy and transparency; openness and interoperability; and operational and financial sustainability.