Publishing standards—data.qld.gov.au

Publication and resources

• Resource formattingDOCX

  A guide that describes how to best format a resource (csv, xls, etc.) so that it will be machine-readable.

• Entering data into the data portalDOCX Popular

  A process guide showing step by step how to enter and edit datasets in CKAN.

• Metadata formXLSX

  A form used to capture metadata (needed to create a dataset) from data custodians. It's main use is for data publishers/custodians to send to any of their business areas (customers) who may have a request for them to create datasets or...

• Example metadata formXLSX

  An example of a completed metadata form.

• Self-publishing account request formHTML Popular

  Agency staff needing self-publishing access for the Data and Publications portals must complete this form.

• Metadata guideDOCX

  A field-by-field metadata guide that replaces the previous 'Titles and descriptions' guide, explaining formatting, style and technical issues, highlighting common mistakes, and showing good and bad examples. There are 2 appendixes: a...

• Example categorisationDOCX

  Examples of category choice for datasets.

• Dataset publication and de-identification ...HTML Popular

  An introduction to the tools and techniques for removing personal information from data so that its publication can comply with the privacy principles in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

• Dataset publication and privacyHTML Popular

  Many datasets held by government contain personal information. This personal information must be protected in the way set out in the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) when publishing data

• Dataset publication and risk assessmentHTML Popular

  How to assess the risk of re-identifying individuals in a dataset publication after personal information has been removed.