What is the Community Information Exchange?
The Community Information Exchange is a secure managed database that stores information from a range of leading technology websites in the Community Sector (a list of real users)
Who will use the Community Information Exchange?
The Community Information Exchange is used by website and application developers - I't can not be used by the public.
Why do we need a Community Information Exchange?
Data is expensive to maintain and many of the most important solutions to social problems can be found in local communities.
Is the Data sold?
No, any fees payable are to maintain the database and access to it.
How are Fees going to be set?
They will be proposed by the Governance Group
Is this any different from other industries?
There are many types of data sharing arrangements across industries. This approach has worked in other areas and will work in the community sector.
What has changed, where did this come from?
Before the Community Information Exchange, any data collected by My Community Directory and its Members was available. The Community Information Exchange formalized these agreements and encourages people to use big and little data to solve social problems.
Who will use the Standard?
The Standard applies to all profit, not-for-profit and social enterprise entities providing services to the community; government agencies and business services supporting community organisations.
Are organisations legally required to use the Standard?
No. There is no legislation requiring community organisations to apply the standard.
We already use a Standard to record our data. Why would we use the new Standard?
Some organisations may already have their own standard that they use to describe and record their data. The new Standard is a national standard for all organisations. Let us know if there is a problem with your compliance.
We don't share data with other organisations. Does that mean we don't need to use this Standard?
Although your organisation may not openly share information, it is likely that other organisations may use your information such as what services you offer and how they refer clients to your services. If information about your organisation is listed in an online directory, then it is being "shared" and "used" by others.
How easy will it be for an organisation to implement the Standard?
All organisations are required to keep data about their services and therefore will find it easy to apply the Standard to their existing data quality system. It is likely that some minor adjustments or additional recording may need to be undertaken to fully comply with the Standard.
If the Data Standard do not contain data elements an agency is required by law to report, how should this be addressed?
The approved Data Standard is meant to be as complete as possible, however, there may be elements that are not covered and it may need to be updated over time.
What are the governance arrangements for the Standard and the Community Information Exchange?
The Data Standard will be managed by an expert governance group. The Community Information Exchange will operate as a social enterprise and it will be governed by Australian laws and regulations.
How secure will the data be in the Community Information Exchange?
Without a standard data can not be easily exchanged. Contributors to protocols that specify how security, privacy and data integrity is maintained when collecting, storing, accessing and sharing data. The protocols will be in accordance with Australian laws and regulations. Contributors will have free use of their own data. All uses of the exchange must use industry standard or better security - as an example all website but be secure websites (https:)
How will an individual's privacy be protected?
The Data Standard only relates to data about an organisation and may include work related private information as defined by the Privacy Act. The establishment of the Governance Group provides advice from experts about privacy, data exchange and information management
Will the final Data Standard be open for revision in the future, and if so, how?
Yes. When the Standard trial is completed it will be reviewed and likely adjustments and revisions will be necessary as new or existing programs or agencies determine the need to exchange additional data elements not provided in the data standard. A three year review is also planned for February 2017.
If I can't wait?
Contact us on 1300 762 515
The Community Information Exchange is a secure managed database that stores information from a range of leading technology websites in the Community Sector (a list of real users)
Who will use the Community Information Exchange?
The Community Information Exchange is used by website and application developers - I't can not be used by the public.
Why do we need a Community Information Exchange?
Data is expensive to maintain and many of the most important solutions to social problems can be found in local communities.
Is the Data sold?
No, any fees payable are to maintain the database and access to it.
How are Fees going to be set?
They will be proposed by the Governance Group
Is this any different from other industries?
There are many types of data sharing arrangements across industries. This approach has worked in other areas and will work in the community sector.
What has changed, where did this come from?
Before the Community Information Exchange, any data collected by My Community Directory and its Members was available. The Community Information Exchange formalized these agreements and encourages people to use big and little data to solve social problems.
Who will use the Standard?
The Standard applies to all profit, not-for-profit and social enterprise entities providing services to the community; government agencies and business services supporting community organisations.
Are organisations legally required to use the Standard?
No. There is no legislation requiring community organisations to apply the standard.
We already use a Standard to record our data. Why would we use the new Standard?
Some organisations may already have their own standard that they use to describe and record their data. The new Standard is a national standard for all organisations. Let us know if there is a problem with your compliance.
We don't share data with other organisations. Does that mean we don't need to use this Standard?
Although your organisation may not openly share information, it is likely that other organisations may use your information such as what services you offer and how they refer clients to your services. If information about your organisation is listed in an online directory, then it is being "shared" and "used" by others.
How easy will it be for an organisation to implement the Standard?
All organisations are required to keep data about their services and therefore will find it easy to apply the Standard to their existing data quality system. It is likely that some minor adjustments or additional recording may need to be undertaken to fully comply with the Standard.
If the Data Standard do not contain data elements an agency is required by law to report, how should this be addressed?
The approved Data Standard is meant to be as complete as possible, however, there may be elements that are not covered and it may need to be updated over time.
What are the governance arrangements for the Standard and the Community Information Exchange?
The Data Standard will be managed by an expert governance group. The Community Information Exchange will operate as a social enterprise and it will be governed by Australian laws and regulations.
How secure will the data be in the Community Information Exchange?
Without a standard data can not be easily exchanged. Contributors to protocols that specify how security, privacy and data integrity is maintained when collecting, storing, accessing and sharing data. The protocols will be in accordance with Australian laws and regulations. Contributors will have free use of their own data. All uses of the exchange must use industry standard or better security - as an example all website but be secure websites (https:)
How will an individual's privacy be protected?
The Data Standard only relates to data about an organisation and may include work related private information as defined by the Privacy Act. The establishment of the Governance Group provides advice from experts about privacy, data exchange and information management
Will the final Data Standard be open for revision in the future, and if so, how?
Yes. When the Standard trial is completed it will be reviewed and likely adjustments and revisions will be necessary as new or existing programs or agencies determine the need to exchange additional data elements not provided in the data standard. A three year review is also planned for February 2017.
If I can't wait?
Contact us on 1300 762 515
