Direct link: www.datacommissioner.gov.au/node/105
Responsible agency: Office of the National Data Commissioner
Last updated: 14 September 2020
The Foundational Four provides a set of principles to establish data curation practices within an Australian Government agency. It provides guidance on how agencies can better manage and utilise their data assets.
Applicability
The Foundational Four applies to all government entities that handle, manage, or utilise data as part of their operations.
Access the standard
The datacommissioner.gov.au website hosts the Foundational Four (full text).
Standard statements
Develop a data strategy
Entities should have a clear vision and plan for using data to achieve business objectives.
Establish appropriate levels of governance
Entities should ensure that mechanisms exist to oversee data management and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
Ensure asset discovery
Entities should ensure that data assets have been identified and recorded.