A Guide to First Nations Data Sovereignty (ID-SOV)

Published on October 2, 2025

First Nations communities, First Nations, or Indigenous Data Sovereignty (ID-SOV) rights must be respected to ensure First Nations Peoples own, control and govern their data.

What is First Nations Data?

First Nations data refers to all information, in any format or medium, that is about or may affect First Nations peoples both individually and collectively (First Nations Information Governance Centre, 2016). When working with data that pertains to First Nations communities, First Nations, or Indigenous Data Sovereignty (ID-SOV) rights must be respected to ensure First Nations Peoples own, control and govern their data including maintaining control over aspects of research and information management incorporating their data, and extending to the control of resources and review processes.

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