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FIT5231 · Indigenous data sovereignty
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Information Technology
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit discusses the issues relating to the governance and rights of digital data and information about or from Indigenous peoples, in the context of Indigenous knowledge systems.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Indigenous Data Sovereignty | Project | 30% | — |
| 2 | Poster | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Case Study | Written | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate organisational business information systems from cultural perspectives
- Analyse Indigenous data sovereignty models and principles
- Justify the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the development of ICT systems
- Investigate the application of Indigenous data sovereignty principles in organisational settings
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 12 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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