Governing Data and Data for Governance: The Everyday Practice of Indigenous Sovereignty

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    Abstract

    As the global data revolution accelerates, how can the data rights and interests of indigenous peoples be secured? Premised on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this book argues that indigenous peoples have inherent and inalienable rights relating to the collection, ownership and application of data about them, and about their lifeways and territories. As the first book to focus on indigenous data sovereignty, it asks: what does data sovereignty mean for indigenous peoples, and how is it being used in their pursuit of self-determination? The varied group of mostly indigenous contributors theorise and conceptualise this fast-emerging field and present case studies that illustrate the challenges and opportunities involved. These range from indigenous communities grappling with issues of identity, governance and development, to national governments and NGOs seeking to formulate a response to indigenous demands for data ownership. While the book is focused on the CANZUS states of Canada, Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand and the United States, much of the content and discussion will be of interest and practical value to a broader global audience.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIndigenous data sovereignty: toward an agenda
    EditorsTahu Kukutai, John Taylor
    Place of PublicationAustralia
    PublisherANU Press
    Pages117-135pp
    Volume1
    EditionFirst
    ISBN (Print)9781760460303
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

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