- Date:
- 30 Nov 2016
Introduction
This Policy provides greater public access to Victorian government generated or owned data through the publication of datasets on the Victorian government Data Directory website.
Making data available
Departments and agencies must take a number of steps to ensure that its data is made available and to comply with the DataVic Access Policy.
Identifying datasets to be made available
The Government’s default position is that departments and public bodies datasets must be made available to the public.
Identifying which datasets must not be made available
The Policy stipulates that datasets will be made available unless access is restricted for reasons of privacy, public safety, security, law enforcement, public health and compliance with the law.
Preparing datasets before making them available
Datasets must be released in a machine readable, reusable and open format, and personal, health and/or confidential information must be de-identified and aggregated.
Licensing datasets
Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) is the default licence for datasets released under the DataVic Access Policy.
Publishing datasets
All publically released datasets must also be linked to the Data Directory at www.data.vic.gov.au.
Developing and procuring datasets
Agencies must consider the Policy when developing and procuring datasets and databases.
Commercialising datasets
Datasets will not be commercialised unless an agency has a statutory function to do so, or Ministerial approval is granted.
Accountability for datasets
The agency head has overall accountability for implementing the Policy within their agency.
Glossary
A glossary of terms used throughout the DataVic access policy guidelines.
Appendix 1: Key actions
These Guidelines specify a set of key actions that will help agencies comply with the Policy and are identified by text boxes at the start of relevant chapters.
Appendix 2: Data quality statement
This attachment sets out an unpopulated data quality statement.
Appendix 3: Related legislation
This list is not exhaustive. It is recommended that agencies take care to consider legislation relevant to their portfolio.
Appendix 4: Related policies and standards
Datasets created or managed by public sector agencies are public records and should be managed accordingly.
Appendix 5: Quick reference checklist
This checklist provides guidance on the process involved when making datasets available.
Appendix 6: DataVic Access Policy intent and principles
The Victorian government recognises the benefits associated with mandating a whole of government approach to the availability of Victorian government data for the public good.
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