Data Governance for Smart Cities in China: Opportunities and Challenges
HKUST IEMS Thought Leadership Brief No. 88
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Shenzhen has been regarded as one of the pioneering cities in the development of smart cities. Despite advancements in technology, there is limited understanding of the actual processes involved in collecting, sharing, and utilizing data in smart cities in China. The government has prioritized a centralized approach. Data governance has evolved from addressing the fragmentation of data among government divisions to fostering the integration of various kinds of data in society.
Further research is necessary to examine to what extent citizens are satisfied with the policies and regulations concerning data governance, particularly with regard to data security and the protection of privacy. It is crucial to encourage citizens’ engagement in data governance to implement the people-centered approach to smart city development.
About the Author
Masaru Yarime is Associate Professor at the Division of Public Policy and Co-Director of the AI Ethics and Governance Lab at HKUST. He has appointments as Visiting Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo and Honorary Associate Professor at the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Public Policy at University College London. He is exploring data-driven innovation such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and smart cities for sustainability and implications for public policy and governance. He serves on the editorial board of international journals, including Sustainability Science, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, Frontiers in Sustainable Cities - Innovation and Governance, and Data & Policy. He received a B.Eng. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tokyo and California Institute of Technology, respectively, and a Ph.D. in Economics and Policy Studies of Innovation and Technological Change at Maastricht University.
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