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Government Data Management

NZ approves open and transparent govt declaration

By Adrienne Valdez | 19 August 2011

The government commits to actively release high value public data, as the Cabinet approved and released the Declaration on Open and Transparent Government.

Releasing data enables the private and community sectors to use it to grow the economy, strengthen social and cultural fabric, and sustain environment; it encourage business and community involvement in government decision-making- as stated in the declaration.

New principles for managing the data and information were also set by the government to ensure high quality management of the information the government holds on the behalf of the public.

In summary, the principles state that government data and information should be open, readily available, well managed, reasonably priced and re-usable unless there are necessary reasons for its protection. Personal and classified information will remain protected. Government data and information should also be trusted and authoritative.

Public service and non-public service departments are directed and State Services agencies encouraged to commit to the release of high value public data for re-use in accordance with the declaration and principles. State Sector agencies and territorial and regional Chief Executives are also invited to participate in this initiative. Agencies are asked to regularly report to Ministers on their progress.

According to New Zealand’s former GCIO, Laurence Millar, “The declaration is a significant endorsement by Ministers of the principle of open and transparent government; government agencies now need to step up to the challenge of implementation.”

Through this commitment New citizens and businesses can expect a more efficient and accountable public sector, more services tailored to their needs, and a greater level of participation in shaping government decisions.

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