Former NSW digital and customer service minister Victor Dominello has landed a job leading a new digital research initiative.
The Trustworthy Digital Society Hub is an initiative of UNSW and UTS designed to lead research into citizen-centred digital platforms, including the responsible use of technology and the ethics of artificial intelligence.
The two universities collaborated with Mr Dominello to develop the hub, which states its mission as seeking to build a trustworthy digital society.
Mr Dominello says the Hub aims to be an innovation centre where researchers, technology experts and policy makers can come together.
It will prioritise privacy, security and ethics, he said.
“We founded the Trustworthy Digital Society Hub to help create a world where individuals and communities can fully benefit from the opportunities of the digital age without sacrificing their privacy, security or fundamental rights,” Mr Dominello said in a statement.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said Mr Dominello came with a proven track record in digital transformation.
During his time in parliament Mr Dominello ovesaw the NSW digital transformation program including the introduction of the Service NSW app, the digital drivers licence and Covid-19 QR check-ins.
“Victor was responsible for modernising the delivery of government services in NSW and has demonstrated in building NSW’s online customer services how technology can transform people’s lives for the better,” Professor Brungs said.
“UNSW looks forward to providing valuable guidance as part of this important collaboration, for individuals, government and industry and creating a true digital society.”
Mr Dominello, who took up the appointment in April, will serve as director for an initial three years.
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