Data Governance Framework

In 2023, LGITSA received funding from the Local Government Research & Development Scheme – administered by the Local Government Association of South Australia – to commence the development of a Local Government Data Governance Framework. Developed specifically for South Australian Councils, the Framework is intended to guide Local Government practices around data management and protection.

The Framework is designed to meet legal, organisational, and customer needs, providing Local Governments with practical and cost-effective guidance on data treatment and privacy, reducing data-related risks, and implementing data governance processes and systems.

Specifically, the Local Government Data Governance Framework has been established to address:

Escalating data complexity and volume
Data quality and accuracy
Data silos
Regulatory compliance
Policy formation
Data privacy
Data sharing and collaboration
Data security
Resource allocation

A self-assessment tool is continuing to be developed as part of the project to help councils audit their current data governance maturity and benchmark their progress.

The project builds on the success of the LGITSA Cyber Security Framework and Toolkit, which recognised data identification, classification, and governance as vital steps to embedding good cyber security practices.

The Framework was launched at the LGITSA event, 20 September 2024 in parthership with Robinson Ryan and with thanks to the LGA R&D Fund.

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South Australian Government Data Maturity Assessment

The South Australian State Government has generously shared a draft data maturity assessment template which can be used by Local Government to assist with assessing the current state or your organisation and data.

SA Government Data Maturity Model – Guide and Assessment v1.0

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Data Governance Framework Resources