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Metadata and Semantics

What is Metadata and Semantics?

Metadata and Semantics is the process of managing standardised descriptions of the metadata of data to enable understanding of context of the data for future use and to enable data to be shared within and between agencies more effectively.

Objectives

Transform the data into a meaningful resource. Example government can harness the Centrelink payment data which would enable the policy makers to design the relevant policies.

Policy Elements

Policy:
POL22
Metadata and Semantics policy (position) Mandate:
Unendorsed
Status:
Consulting
  • Collaborate with the private and research sectors for mutual understanding of how data should be best described, interpreted and managed.

  • Optimise the use and reuse of public data.

  • Release non-sensitive data as open by default, using standardised descriptions for metadata shared across agencies.

  • Ensure data is meaningful, well described, and contextualised.

Domains

This capability is part of the following domain.
DOM6

Data and Analytics

Policies

The following policies have requirements that impact this capability.
Mandate: Unendorsed
Status: Consulting
This policy aims to manage and utilise metadata and semantics to make Government owned data more accessible, understandable and valuable to the Australian public. To provide input, please contact architecture@dta.gov.au.
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