The Framework supports the Victorian Government’s access, use and sharing of data required to improve policies and service delivery for all Victorians.
The Framework consists of:
- The Victorian Public Sector Data Sharing Policy (Policy) which places a clear responsibility on all VPS agencies to share data with each other and adopts the National data sharing principles
- The Victorian Public Sector Data Sharing Heads of Agreement (Heads of Agreement) which operationalises the Policy and provides a common framework for documenting data sharing arrangements across government, while ensuring the right safeguards and controls are in place.
The Framework will operate for an initial 3-year period until April 2024. Learnings from the operation of the Framework will inform VCDI’s approach to develop further approaches to facilitate data sharing across government.
Need help?
VCDI is available to assist in use of the Policy and the DSHA by directing queries to data.insights@dpc.vic.gov.au.
The Office of the Victorian Information Commission (OVIC) and Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC) can also assist with issues concerning personal information and health information respectively. OVIC has issued Guidance for Sharing Personal Information. The Commonwealth also has helpful online resources, including information about Sharing Data Safely.
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