Big Data in Public Administration

Abstract

Digital transformation affects all spheres of the modern economy. It also influenced the public administration system, where big data gained special importance. Modern technologies make it possible to collect huge amounts of information from various sources, both official and private. By processing and using big data at all levels of public administration, one can maximize the efficiency of public service delivery to society. In this article, the authors analyze the world experience and results of using big data in the system of state administration. The authors examine the successes in the use of big data in the public administration system in countries such as the PRC, USA, Great Britain, Korea, and in the EU. Particular attention is paid to Russia. The past three years have seen a significant leap forward in the use of big data at the federal and regional levels of government. In Russia, several Government decrees have been adopted aimed at maximizing the use of big data in the activities of state bodies, which will improve the quality of territorial management. The article provides examples of the use of big data in the activities of regional government bodies. The option of using big data in controlling the COVID-19 situation is being considered. The authors note the need for cooperation of big data obtained from government agencies, for example Federal State Statistic Service, with big data received from private structures, for example, from Sberbank.