Data Unit

The Data Unit leads government strategy and capability to enable data-driven decision-making, service delivery and research in Western Australia.
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The Data Unit is responsible for improving the WA public sector’s capacity to share and use data to support informed policy and service decisions and improve community outcomes. The Data Unit is led by the WA Chief Data Officer and leads the following whole-of-government work: 

  • PeopleWA, the WA Government’s linked data asset
  • building capability for data use and responsible information sharing
  • the uptake of AI and its responsible use in government.  

To achieve this, the Unit leads interagency collaboration, capacity building, and innovative data sharing and governance solutions. 

What do we work on?

PeopleWA

A whole-of-government linked data asset driving data-led decision making.

Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing

Protecting privacy and using information responsibly to deliver outcomes for WA.

Artificial Intelligence

Governance and practical resources for AI use in the WA Government.

Data Standards for WA Government

Improving data sharing and common reporting across WA government.

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