The process for selecting mandated data standards (previously called Data Content Requirements, or DCRs) has been updated and approved by the Information Group (Public Service leaders).
We have published information about the new process, the mandated data standards, and how you can engage on data.govt.nz. This will also be presented at the next Data and Digital Standards Community of Practice event.
Mandated data standards
The process for selecting and mandating data standards
Register of mandated data standards
The new process focuses on working with agencies to support implementation - to help them meet the data standards. This process is also about mandating standards - not a technical review of the base standards that are being mandated.
The Information Group (IG) also decided the five topics which should be priority for making a mandated standard for the system, these are:
Work will begin by identifying appropriate existing standards for each topic. Following this, work will evaluate if those standards are fit to be mandated immediately or need to be edited for our context first.
We collaborate across government to design, develop and implement mandated standards. During this process, there are many opportunities for you to engage. We recommend:
To join the Data and Digital Standards Community of Practice, contact dataanddigitalstanda@dia.govt.nz.
If you’d like more information, have a question, or want to provide feedback on this page, email datalead@stats.govt.nz.
Content last reviewed 22 April 2021.
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