ANZICS CORE is committed to respecting the principle of Indigenous Data Sovereignty for the First Nations peoples of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty refers to the right of Indigenous peoples to govern the collection, ownership, and application of their own data and recognises the unique relationship that Indigenous communities have with their data. It asserts their authority over how that data is collected, used, and shared. This includes information about their cultures, languages, traditional knowledge, and other aspects of their lives.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty is crucial in addressing historical and ongoing issues of data exploitation, misrepresentation, and the marginalisation of Indigenous voices. The framework seeks to empower Indigenous communities in the digital age and promote ethical and respectful practices in data management and research involving Indigenous peoples.
This policy seeks to ensure that the ANZICS Registry operates in a manner that respects and upholds Indigenous Data Sovereignty, fostering trust, equity, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.
Our policy has been endorsed by the Indigenous Data Network, a national network of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, university research partners, Indigenous businesses and government agencies and departments.