Resource Data Data Sharing

Introduction to Data Sharing & Integration

A foundational guide that introduces the principles, governance considerations, and technical approaches involved in sharing and integrating administrative data across organizations.

The report explains how governments, agencies, and cross-sector partnerships can responsibly share and integrate administrative data collected through public programs to support research, policy analysis, and service improvement.

It outlines the benefits, limitations, and risks of data sharing, along with practical guidance on topics such as stakeholder engagement, defining data needs, legal and governance frameworks, data security, and technical integration approaches. The guide also provides examples and use cases showing how integrated data systems can help organizations better understand social challenges and coordinate services across sectors.