Rose J, Langton M, Smith K, Clinch D, 2023, The International Indigenous Policy Journal
This article examines Indigenous Data Governance in Australia, highlighting the right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to control data related to their communities and lands. It introduces a model grounded in self-determination, accountability, and ethical data use. The model ensures Indigenous peoples have authority over how their data is collected, managed, and shared, with guiding principles of trust, transparency, and cultural respect. By embedding these principles in a national governance framework, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would retain control over their data, which is crucial for informed decision-making and protecting cultural knowledge.
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