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Appendix 1

Below, we take a look at the main players in NYC’s ecosystem of data leadership as an example of how a city has currently put together an ecosystem of tech-focused public servants.

Office Lead Responsibilities
Mayor’s Office of Information Privacy Chief Privacy Officer Creating new privacy policies and protocols for the City / within a comprehensive citywide information privacy protection framework
Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation Chief Technology Officer Development and implementation of a coordinated citywide strategy on technology and innovation, and encouraging collaboration across agencies and with the wider New York City technology ecosystem.
Mayor's Office of Data Analytics (MODA) Chief Analytics Officer Collaborating with City agencies to implement data-driven solutions to City service delivery issues, building a Citywide data platform to facilitate data sharing, overseeing Citywide Data Projects, and implementing the City's Open Data Law.
New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) Commissioner of the DoITT Establishing the City’s IT strategic direction and security standards, modernizing the City's IT infrastructure and procuring citywide IT services, evaluating emerging technology, and using innovative solutions to improve the delivery of City services.
Bureau of Internet and Technology (BIT) of the New York Attorney General’s Office Attorney General Bringing cases to protect consumers from developing online and technology threats, drafting legislation on emerging technology issues, and educating the public on Internet matters.

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