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 FDS supports the Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS). One of the NDS’s key goals is for the entire government to operate in a data-driven manner through the FDS, using binding agreements and standards.
What is the FDS Agreement Framework?
The FDS Agreement Framework sets out the rules for finding, sharing, and using data responsibly across government. Ronald Slomp, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations’ (BZK) lead for the FDS, explains: “The Agreement Framework gives participants, and those considering joining, clear visibility of the current agreements underpinning the FDS. This ensures everyone knows what to expect from each other. Data users can be confident that providers will accurately describe, make accessible, and deliver their data and services and that it keeps data quality transparent.”
About the FDS agreements
The FDS Agreement Framework divides the rules into 2 clear categories: organisational and technical system functions. The Realisatie IBDS website hosts these agreements (Dutch).
Slomp: “We constantly revise these agreements to meet participants’ needs and societal developments. The ongoing development aligns with our established methods of how we make agreements.”
The agreements within the Framework were developed in collaboration with intergovernmental partners and implementing organisations. In addition, they have been discussed during the FDS Tactical Consultation.
About the FDS
The FDS is developed by the Realisatie IBDS programme, in close collaboration with stakeholders. The data system aims to enhance 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.
