Tier 1 statistics are treated as an enduring national resource used for the benefit of all society.
Official statistics are a valuable and irreplaceable asset. The bank of knowledge they contain is fundamental to the Official Statistics System outcome that:
“Governments, businesses, communities and citizens use official statistics on New Zealand’s economy, society, and environment to inform debate, research and decision making.”
If official statistics are to be used in the most effective and efficient way they must be managed in a clear and accountable manner. With proper management and documentation procedures in place, data suppliers will have an audit trail to assure themselves that the data they have provided is handled in a way which accords with their agreed condition of use; without risk to confidentiality, copyright, or intellectual property rights, and in compliance with all statutory and non-statutory obligations. Robust procedures will also reassure stakeholders that the data will be used and re-used in an optimal manner, for the benefit of users and everyone in society, now and in the future.
Official statistics are records within the context of the Public Records Act 2005 and need to be managed accordingly.
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