Concept help - Data Set

[Core] Security classification of information The security classification applied to the asset as specified by the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) The Australian Government uses 3 security classifications: * PROTECTED * SECRET * TOP SECRET All other information from business operations and services is OFFICIAL or, where it is sensitive, OFFICIAL: Sensitive. [NB: the old UNCLASSIFIED classification was renames OFFICIAL (see PSPF v2018.1 Sep 2018)] The originator of the data asset is responsible for applying the relevant Security Classification. This attribute relates to Sensitive Data and Access Rights.

[Additional] The type of sensitivity of the data asset, where applicable. If Security Classification, as specified by the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), has value “OFFICIAL: Sensitive”, provide type of sensitivity. Where multiple sensitivity types exist within the data asset, provide the most restrictive dissemination limiting marker (DLM). This attribute relates to Security Classification and Access Rights.

[Core] Key data roles. The relevant contact information from which information for the asset can be obtained: Directorate, Asset owner position, Asset steward position, Current Owner, Current Steward, Subject matter expert, External Custodian

[Core] Word(s) or tags that describe the data asset subject matter. These word(s) or terms describe the topic(s) covered by the data asset. It answers the question “what is this data asset about?” and supports data discovery. When selecting keywords, consider what search terms your users may choose when searching for the data asset. It is recommended to include at least one term from the Australian Governments’ Interactive Functions Thesaurus (AGIFT) that covers words and terms related to Australian Government agencies’ core business functions and activities. Also include words such as Indigenous, Disability or Gender if appropriate to better support the Government’s priority data activities. Where multiple keywords apply, separate the terms with a comma ‘,’.

[Core] The type of data asset being described This attribute specifies the type of data asset. The most common types of data asset applicable are listed below with their definitions. (This attribute could be supplemented by attribute Format.) collection an aggregation of items. The term collection means that the resource is described as a group; its parts may be separately described and navigated. dataset structured information encoded in lists, tables, databases, etc., which will normally be in a format available for direct machine processing. For example - spreadsheets, databases, GIS data, midi data. Note that unstructured numbers and words would be considered as text. image the content is primarily symbolic visual representation other than text. For example - images and photographs of physical objects, paintings, prints, drawings, other images and graphics, animations and moving pictures, film, diagrams, maps, musical notation. Note that image may include both electronic and physical representations. interactive resource a resource which requires interaction from the user to be understood, executed, or experienced. For example - forms on web pages, applets, multimedia learning objects, virtual reality. model an abstraction of the real thing, i.e. some generalisation and interpretation. Models could be considered a symbolic representation. Examples include performance models, cost models, mechanical models, etc. service a system that provides one or more functions of value to the end-user. Examples include: a photocopying service, a banking service, an authentication service, interlibrary loans, a Z39.50 or Web server. software a computer program in source or compiled form which may be available for installation non-transiently on another machine. For software which exists only to create an interactive environment, use interactive instead. sound a resource whose content is primarily audio or intended to be realised in audio. For example - music, speech, recorded sounds. This category includes musical notation, including score, which is unrealised in sound.

[Additional] A descriptive summary of the intentions which the data asset was developed and proposed to be used for. (This field supplements the attribute Description)

[Additional] All legal mandates under which the data asset was collected, created, received, used or disclosed. Legal mandates could include Memorandum of Understanding; Legislation; Machinery of Government; Government policies or acts; etc. It could include the authority, e.g. (Australian Government) Federal Register of Legislation or Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022. Where multiple legal mandates exist, separate their URLs with a comma ‘,’. This information may be sourced through the agency’s legal department.