GDS Data Architecture

• About

Data Sharing Principles

• Overview
• 1. Treat data as an asset
• 2. Federate first
• 3. Reuse sharing solutions
• 4. Support automation
• 5. Design for all data stakeholders
• 6. Use common standards for sharing
• 7. Share data transparently
• 8. Share data lawfully and ethically
• 9. Secure shared data proportionately

Capability Model

• Overview
• Channels
• Infrastructure
• Data Access
• Services
• Governance
• Security
• Trust

Governance

Governance

Description:
Provides oversight and control across federated domains, ensuring consistent policy, contract, and compliance application.

Capabilities:

• Transparency: Clear, open data sharing practices.
• Oversight: Standardised decision processes and feedback loops.
• Observability: Monitoring and logging of data access and usage.
• Accountability: Clear roles, responsibilities, and feedback mechanisms.

Outstanding Questions:

• How to balance autonomy and governance in federated systems?