Data Standards Body

The Australian Government established the Data Standards Body to deliver open standards to support the Consumer Data Right and Digital ID.

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Data Standards for Consumer Data Right

The Consumer Data Right (CDR) gives consumers greater control over their data. The Data Standards for CDR set the specific baseline for implementation.

Data Standards – CDR

Data Standards for Digital ID

The Digital ID Act sets the framework and accreditation scheme for Digital ID services. It includes 2 Data Standards: biometrics and technologies in accredited services and technical requirements.

Data Standards – Digital ID

Newsletter 22 August 2025

Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body from the fortnight ending 22 August 2025.

  • News
  • CDR

Newsletter 8 August 2025

Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body from the fortnight ending 8 August 2025.

  • News
  • CDR

Version 1.35.0 of the Consumer Data Standards

Version 1.35.0 of the Consumer Data Standards was published on 29 July 2025.

  • CDR
  • News

Newsletter 25 July 2025

Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body from the fortnight ending 25 July 2025.

  • News
  • CDR

Decision 364 Made

The Data Standards Chair has approved Decision 364

Decision 367 Made

The Data Standards Chair has approved Decision 367.

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Data Standards Body acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.