Information principles Principle | September 2009–current CurrentMandated The principles in this document represent a statement of the fundamental beliefs and values underpinning the information layer of the Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture (QGEA), and the rules or behaviours with which government agencies are expected to comply with in this context. The QGEA Information principles provide high-level guidance on the required approach to information and its management across government and should not require frequent change or amendment.
Information governance policy Policy | June 2017–current CurrentMandated Information is a core strategic asset to govern and manage accordingly throughout its lifecycle. Requirements Departments must implement formal information governance.
Information asset custodianship policy (IS44) Policy | April 2016–current CurrentMandated Managing information assets as part of a lifecycle ensures that information is relevant to its consumers and is renewed or retired at the appropriate time. Requirements Departments must identify and register their information assets.
Information management strategic framework Framework | June 2012–current CurrentMandated This document sets the overall direction for the Queensland Government's information management practice. It seeks to ensure that in all aspects of our work we apply the fundamental principles, quality assurance, and life cycle management policies inherent in good information management.
Information access and use policy (IS33) Policy | January 2018–current CurrentMandated Outlining Queensland Government’s approach to government information access, exchange, licensing and pricing. Requirements Departments must provide government information to the public to the maximum extent possible. Departments must support the exchange of government information with other government entities where there is a business need. Departments must provide government information free of charge to the maximum extent possible. Departments must apply a consistent information licensing framework to government information.
Metadata management principles Principle | March 2019–current CurrentMandated This document provides guidance on metadata management for those departments that currently produce, collect, manage, store, publish or share information.
Records governance policy Policy | January 2022–current CurrentNon-mandated This policy sets out the foundational principles of recordkeeping for Queensland Government agencies and public authorities to meet minimum recordkeeping requirements now and into the future.
Data governance guideline Guideline | October 2019–current CurrentNon-mandated Provides advice to agencies who have identified a need to better plan, monitor and control their data.
Use of copyright material flowchart Guideline | May 2018–current CurrentNon-mandated This is a decision making flowchart which can be followed regarding the government use of copyright material. This flowchart contains general guidance only and should not be relied on for comprehensive or specific advice. Obtain formal legal advice when necessary.
Information management policy framework Framework | August 2017–current CurrentNon-mandated The Information management policy framework is a tool for departments to use that can assist with making sense of information management within their own areas.