The success of Big Data has been utilised by central governement and the private sector, but local authorities and charitable organisations can use data to fuel social change and address complex social issues. While we know that data is available, making social data actionable is not always clear.
The question we will be asking in this session is 'How do you 'do' Big Data?'
Gillian Docherty, CEO of the Data Lab Scotland will explain how local government organisations, charities and social enterprises can make best use of Big Data to tackle areas around allievating poverty and inequality.
