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This resource provides information on the importance of undertaking Indigenous data sovereignty (IDS) (https://www.notion.so/Indigenous-data-sovereignty-IDS-11b88d95c73780889bf7e40de872550c?pvs=21) through important foundational knowledge, tools, principles and practices. It gives insight on understanding Indigenous data systems, defining and reclaiming Indigenous data, and much more.
#DataBack provides Indigenous for-us-by-us tools and frameworks for data sovereignty, supporting self-determination and protection against exploitative data practices.Tech Literacy & Accessibility: #DataBack provides Indigenous organisations with information on data governance, supporting tech literacy by equipping them with tools to assert data sovereignty. It offers guidance on understanding Indigenous data systems and the importance of self-governance in data handling. Reducing Harm in New Media: By empowering Indigenous communities to manage and protect their data, #DataBack reduces harm from exploitative data practices that have historically disregarded Indigenous rights. It advocates for Indigenous-led narratives in data collection and usage, promoting ethical handling of cultural knowledge with cultural specificity. Data & Knowledge Stewardship: #DataBack models Indigenous data sovereignty, providing a framework for Indigenous communities to control and define how their data is used and shared, safeguarding it for future generations under community-defined terms.