Sharing data
Sharing research data can support verification of research findings, enable future research, reduce duplication of research effort and contribute to new knowledge creation. For Indigenous research data, sharing must also consider cultural responsibilities, community expectations and any governance arrangements that apply to the data.
ATSIDA supports the responsible sharing of Indigenous research data through approaches that balance appropriate access with the protection of cultural, ethical and legal interests. Not all data can or should be openly shared, and access arrangements may vary depending on the nature of the material, community expectations and agreed governance requirements.
Indigenous Data Governance, CARE Principles and ICIP
Researchers working with Indigenous research data should consider Indigenous Data Governance principles, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights and interests, and the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance. These frameworks recognise that Indigenous Peoples have rights and interests in data that relates to their communities, cultures, knowledges and histories.
Researchers should consider:- Community expectations regarding access, use and future management of data
- Indigenous Data Governance arrangements and decision-making responsibilities
- Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights and interests
- Ethical and legal obligations relating to research data
- Cultural protocols that may influence access or reuse
By considering these issues early in the research lifecycle, researchers can help ensure Indigenous research data is managed responsibly and remains accessible under appropriate conditions in the future.
Access and Reuse
ATSIDA supports the preservation and future use of Indigenous research data through managed access arrangements. Access conditions are established by depositors in consultation with relevant rights holders and may reflect cultural, ethical, legal or governance requirements.
Researchers seeking access to archived datasets may be required to meet specific conditions before access is granted. Conditions may include restrictions on use, requirements for acknowledgement, consultation with rights holders or other agreed obligations.
Users of ATSIDA collections are expected to:- Respect all access conditions attached to a dataset
- Acknowledge datasets and original researchers in publications and outputs
- Respect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights and interests
- Obtain any necessary permissions before reproducing, modifying or publishing restricted materials
- Comply with any conditions specified by rights holders and depositors
Materials Managed by Other Rights Holders
Some datasets archived by ATSIDA may contain materials for which copyright or other rights are held by external organisations or individuals. In these circumstances, researchers may need to obtain permission directly from the relevant rights holders before reproducing, publishing or commercially using those materials.
ATSIDA Access Conditions
ATSIDA manages datasets under agreed access conditions that reflect the requirements of depositors, rights holders and relevant governance arrangements. Access conditions can be reviewed and amended over time where appropriate.
A – Unrestricted
Data may be shared openly and made available for public access and use in accordance with ATSIDA policies and protocols. This access level is generally used for publicly available information and materials that do not require additional restrictions.
B – Conditional
Access and use are subject to specified conditions determined by depositors or rights holders. Information about the dataset may be publicly available, while access to the dataset itself requires approval, registration or adherence to agreed conditions.
C – Closed
Data is preserved by ATSIDA but is not available for access or use by third parties. Access restrictions may reflect cultural, ethical, legal or project-specific requirements. Closed datasets may be reviewed at an agreed future date and access conditions adjusted where appropriate.