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14 October 2020
On 14 October 2020, the Office of the National Data Commissioner held webinar to answer questions about the exposure draft of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill.
The importance of public sector data
Public sector data can help inform policy and programs, government services and research for the benefit of all Australians.
Privacy and security
Agencies are required to have strong safeguards in place to protect data – such as privacy and secrecy legislation, secure buildings and IT systems, and strict requirements on employees who have access to data.
New Data Availability and Transparency Legislation
The new Data Availability and Transparency (formerly, the Data Sharing and Release) legislation will help maximise the value of our public sector data, supporting our modern data-based society, driving innovation, and stimulating economic growth.
Our role
The new legislative framework is being developed to help overcome barriers which prevent efficient use of public sector data, while maintaining strong security and privacy protections.
