On Thursday, 18 September, the Intergovernmental Data Consultation (IDO) approved the first version of the Agreement Framework for the Federated Data System (FDS). This framework outlines the agreements required to share data through the FDS.
The Federated Data System supports the Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS). One of the NDS’s key goals is for the entire government to function in a data-driven way through the Federated Data System, employing binding agreements and standards.
What is it?
The FDS Agreement Framework contains the rules needed to find, share, and responsibly use data across government.
Ronald Slomp, delegated principal for the FDS at the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), stated: “With the Agreement Framework, we provide (potential) participants with clear insight into the status and content of the agreements currently forming the FDS together. This ensures that everyone knows exactly what to expect from each other. Data users can trust that providers reliably describe, make retrievable, and supply their data and services. Additionally, data quality transparency is maintained.”
The FDS agreements
The agreements are logically organised and divided into 2 categories: organisational and technical system functions. The agreements are published on the Realisatie IBDS website.
Slomp added: “These agreements are constantly revised to meet participants’ needs and societal developments. The ongoing development aligns with the agreements we have established on how we make agreements.”
The agreements within the Agreement Framework were developed in collaboration with intergovernmental partners and implementing organisations. They have also been discussed in the FDS Tactical Consultation.
The FDS
The Realisatie IBDS programme is developing the FDS, working closely with stakeholders. The data system improves the discoverability, usability, and shareability of data from various sources for different purposes. It is transparent and auditable, ensuring that citizens and businesses can trust the government’s use of data.
