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Data Findability, Governance, and Community Engagement for M\=aori Research Data Sovereignty
- Source
- arXiv — Computers and Society
- Published
- Last verified
- 11 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- High
- Evidence
- Original document retained
- Reading time
- 1 min
- Country
- International
- Relevant to
- Research & Evidence, Technology & Data, Operations & Delivery, Board & Governance, Finance & Investment, Partners & Funders
Executive summary
What happened, and why should leadership care?
The concept of Māori Research Data Sovereignty (MRDSov) is introduced to bridge the gap between Māori data sovereignty (MDSov) principles and their operationalization within research institutions. This framework defines Māori research data and applies MDSov principles to data generated by, about, or for Māori, drawing on existing scholarship in Indigenous Data Sovereignty and research data management.
Why this matters
Why is this strategically important?
This research is strategically important for institutions that generate, collect, or use data related to indigenous populations, as it provides a framework for ethical data governance. Adopting such principles can enhance institutional reputation, foster trust with indigenous communities, and ensure compliance with evolving data sovereignty expectations.
Key insights
What should be noted from the evidence?
- Māori data sovereignty (MDSov) has established core principles for recognizing Māori rights and interests in data.
- There is a recognized gap in how MDSov principles are operationalized within research institutions.
- Māori Research Data Sovereignty (MRDSov) is proposed as an extension of MDSov into the specific context of research data and its lifecycle.
- MRDSov applies MDSov principles to research data produced by, about, or for Māori.
Evidence and confidence
How far can this assessment be trusted?
High confidence. Named institution, original document retained and analysis corroborated.
Analysis is prepared editorially by Aziz Shuaib Ausi. The original publication remains the authoritative record, and executive judgement remains entirely human.
Source
Where does this originate?
Reported by arXiv — Computers and Society · International. This briefing summarises the publication for executive use; the document itself is not reproduced here.
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