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Security
Security refers to the processes that ensure data privacy and confidentiality are maintained, data is not breached, and data is accessed appropriately. The large volumes of sensitive information held by government make security critical to upholding the public’s trust in the Government’s use of data.
Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030 (Department of Home Affairs)
On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government released the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. The Strategy is the roadmap that will help realise the Government’s vision of becoming a world leader in cyber security by 2030.
International Cyber and Critical Technology Engagement Strategy (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Launched in April 2021, the Strategy sets out Australia’s vision for a safe, secure, and prosperous Australia, Indo-Pacific region and world enabled by cyberspace and critical technology. It provides a framework to guide Australia’s international engagement across the spectrum of cyber and critical technology issues in support of this goal and sets out the practical actions Australia will take to protect and advance our interests.
Hosting Certification Framework (Digital Transformation Agency)
The Hosting Certification Framework has significant benefits to government and industry and operationalises the principles outlined in the Whole-of-Government Hosting Strategy. It provides guidance to Government departments and agencies enabling them to identify and source hosting services that meet enhanced privacy, sovereignty, and security requirements.
National Coordinator for Cyber Security (Department of Home Affairs)
The National Cyber Security Coordinator, together with the National Office of Cyber Security, will drive forward the necessary work to ensure Australia is best positioned to respond to the opportunities and threats of the digital age. The coordinator provides strategic direction and oversight for the Department of Home Affairs on work programs for cyber security policy development across the whole-of-government. This includes supporting the hardening of Government systems and working with industry and critical infrastructure owners and operators to build a cyber-resilient Australia. The National Cyber Security Coordinator, together with the National Office of Cyber Security, will drive forward the necessary work to ensure Australia is best positioned to respond to the opportunities and threats of the digital age. The coordinator provides strategic direction and oversight for the Department of Home Affairs on work programs for cyber security policy development across the whole-of-government. This includes supporting the hardening of Australian Government systems and working with industry and critical infrastructure owners and operators to build a cyber-resilient Australia.
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) (Department of Home Affairs)
The Protective Security Policy Framework helps Government entities to protect their people, information, and assets, both at home and overseas. It sets out government protective security policy and supports entities to effectively implement the policy across the following outcomes: security governance, information security, personnel security, and physical security.
Management
Management refers to the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that deliver, control, protect, and enhance the value of data and information assets throughout their lifecycles.
Foundational Four (Office of the National Data Commissioner)
The Foundational Four provides guidance for agencies on how they can start improving their data practices and address the technical and cultural challenges that can limit their ability to get the most out of their data.
This guidance sets out 4 foundational data practices that are simple and useful steps that agencies can take towards working with data more productively. It is a practical guide for agencies that are beginning their data improvement journey and is also a useful tool to help more mature agencies reflect on their next steps.
Data Availability and Transparency Scheme Accreditation (Office of the National Data Commissioner)
There are three types of participants in the Scheme.
Data Custodians are Commonwealth Government bodies who control public sector data. Data Custodians do not opt-in to the DATA Scheme – they are automatically participants.
Accredited Users are Commonwealth, state and territory government bodies, and Australian universities who are accredited to obtain and use Australian Government data. Entities must apply to become accredited as a data user.
Accredited Data Service Providers are Commonwealth, state and territory government bodies, and Australian universities. They provide complex data integration, de-identification and secure data access services to support data sharing. Entities must apply to become accredited as a data service provider.
Some Government entities are excluded from participating. Foreign entities are unable to access data under the DATA Scheme.
Governance of Indigenous Data Framework (National Indigenous Australians Agency)
Recognising the importance of data for self-determination, the Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data (the Framework) provides a stepping stone towards greater awareness and acceptance by Australian Government agencies of the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. The Framework aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people greater agency over how their data are governed within the Australian Public Service (APS) so government held data better reflects their priorities and aspirations.
International data policy engagement (Department of Finance)
The Department of Finance represents and informs Australia’s interests regarding data policy during international engagement. This includes leading engagement with international governments and organisations regarding areas of mutual interest relating to data policy. The Department of Finance provides coordination and consistency on Australia’s position about data policy matters on the international stage through an ad hoc international watching brief to Australian Public Service agencies.
SES Accountabilities for Data (Department of Finance)
The SES accountabilities for data will support agencies to understand their responsibilities for data and position the Chief Data Officer role within their organisation to optimise management of data. APS agencies should use the six principles outlined as a guide when establishing or reviewing their data governance arrangements.
Data Maturity Assessment Tool (Department of Finance)
The Data Maturity Assessment Tool will provide agencies with a consistent approach to measuring and understanding their organisation’s data maturity, providing a consistent, longitudinal evidence-based means of measuring APS data maturity and capability. It will also support the Government’s data agenda as outlined in the Data and Digital Government Strategy.
Data Architecture
Data Architecture refers to the blueprint for managing an organisation’s data assets by aligning with organisational strategy to establish strategic data requirements and designs to meet these requirements.
Australian Government Architecture (Digital Transformation Agency)
The Australian Government Architecture (AGA) supports digital transformation by bringing together a collection of digital artefacts and guidance materials that can be used as a guide to inform its users on how to align to the digital direction of government. The AGA content is contributory which means we look for best guidance available such as policies, standards, and designs, which provide guardrails for users to follow.
Digital and ICT Policies and Standards (Digital Transformation Agency)
Whole-of-government Digital and ICT Policies provide direction to agencies about how they should approach particular aspects of digital and ICT investment, design and delivery, including requirements, when the policy must be applied and exemptions for certain circumstances.
