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What is Open Data?

Data that is shared, accessible, and useable by anyone is considered open data. An open license is applied to allow others to use the data, and the data is kept in an open repository or accessible domain website to allow others to find and access it. 

The  are recommended to make data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. 

Benefits of open data

The benefits of open data include: 

  • Wider dissemination by increasing findability 
  • More collaboration through access 
  • Innovation from sharing and collaborating 
  • Transparency and trust 

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M膩ori data sovereignty

M膩ori data refers broadly to digital or digitisable information or knowledge that is produced by, for or about M膩ori and the places with which M膩ori have a connection. M膩ori data is both qualitative and quantitative. It includes but is not limited to: data about population, place, culture and environment; data generated and shared through government, private sector, civil society and te ao M膩ori systems and technologies; and m膩tauranga in all its forms including p奴r膩kau, karakia, haka, waiata tawhito and pakiwaitara.  

 also describe M膩ori data as a 'taonga'. Taonga may be interpreted as something precious or of value, or a treasure of some kind. This wording is significant as it is derived from Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which affirms M膩ori rights over all their 'taonga'.  

Recognising and giving effect to M膩ori Data Sovereignty means recognising that M膩ori data should be subject to M膩ori governance and control. Depending on the scope and design of your research project, participants or communities involved should have input into how your data is stored, managed, or accessed. M膩ori/Indigenous data sovereignty also perceives data as being subject to the laws of the nation in which it is collected and stored. As such, best practice is to store M膩ori data locally here in Aotearoa New Zealand.   

Funder obligations

Some funders, such as MBIE, may have restrictions, guidelines or recommendations on how research data is used or made open. Check your funder鈥檚 data management policy. 

For more information about funder obligations, open data and Research Data Management visit our . 

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The Open Research Team at the 糖心Vlog is committed to working with academics who wish to make their research open in ways that work for them.

The Open Research Team

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