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MICRODATA FUTURES

OBJECTIVES

Governments, businesses and the community have all identified that there is an opportunity for a more productive and prosperous society through improved research and better informed policy. Unlocking the power of statistical collections through enhanced microdata access, while maintaining appropriate protection for personal information, has been identified as central in the ABS's transformation program.

Microdata Futures is a short-term program that will identify and act quickly on the gaps in the provision of microdata access services to clients and contribute to short and medium-term solutions. The program brings a central focus to innovations that will transform ABS microdata dissemination.

OUTPUTS

The ABS Statistical Business Transformation program has prioritised delivery of a set of improved microdata access services within the first 12 months as part of initial infrastructure investment. The main outputs for 2015-16 are:

• implementation of a new approach to disclosure risk management consistent with current legislation
• modernised policy and business models for microdata partnerships
• articulation of business requirements to guide development of online delivery of microdata in the ABS Statistical Business Transformation program
• an enhanced TableBuilder service
• expanded functionality and use of the ABS Data Laboratory.

• ensure that the development and implementation of online delivery of microdata through the ABS Statistical Business Transformation program meets stakeholder needs
• build and maintain key partnerships and improve promotion of microdata solutions and services
• progress opportunities arising from Government investment in the ABS to develop a whole-of-government microdata dissemination capability.