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Indigenous data sovereignty in the era of Big Data and Open Data
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Walter, M and Lovett, R and Maher, B and Williamson, B and Prehn, J and Bodkin-Andrews, G and Lee, V, Indigenous data sovereignty in the era of Big Data and Open Data, Australian Journal of Social Issues pp. 1-14. ISSN 0157-6321 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2020 Australian Social Policy Association
DOI: doi:10.1002/ajs4.141
Abstract
Indigenous Data Sovereignty, in its proclamation of the
right of Indigenous peoples to govern the collection, ownership, and application of data, recognises data as a cultural
and economic asset. The impact of data are magnified by
the emergence of Big Data and the associated impetus to
open publicly held data (Open Data). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities, heavily overrepresented in social disadvantage related data will
also be overrepresented in the application of these new
technologies. But, in a data landscape Indigenous peoples
remain largely alienated from the use of data and its utilization
within the channels of policy power. Existing data infrastructure, and the emerging Open Data infrastructure, neither
recognise Indigenous agency, worldviews nor consider
Indigenous data needs. This is demonstrated in the absence of
any consideration of Indigenous data issues Open Data discussions and publication. So, while the potential benefits of this
data revolution are trumpeted, our marginalised social, cultural and political location suggest we will not share equally
in these benefits. This paper discusses the unforeseen (and
likely unseen) consequences of the influence Open data and
Big Data and discusses how Indigenous Data Sovereignty can
mediate risks while providing pathways to collective benefits.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Aboriginal people, accountability, partnerships, policy, productivity |
| Research Division: | Indigenous Studies |
| Research Group: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sciences |
| Research Field: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information and knowledge management systems |
| Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
| Objective Group: | Government and politics |
| Objective Field: | Public services policy advice and analysis |
| UTAS Author: | Walter, M (Professor Maggie Walter) |
| UTAS Author: | Prehn, J (Dr Jacob Prehn) |
| ID Code: | 141566 |
| Year Published: | 2020 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 32 |
| Deposited By: | Social Work |
| Deposited On: | 2020-10-29 |
| Last Modified: | 2021-03-11 |
| Downloads: | 1 View Download Statistics |
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