Data Standards Body
The Australian Government established the Data Standards Body to deliver open standards to support the Consumer Data Right and Digital ID.
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 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.
News and announcements
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Regulatory Data Standards Development Reforms
The Data Standards Body (DSB) has opened a public consultation on how it develops regulatory data standards for the Consumer Data Right and Digital ID. The consultation paper proposes changes to how the DSB plans, prioritises and delivers standards and related work.
Newsletter 17 April 2026
Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body for the period ending 17 April 2026.
Newsletter 20 March 2026
Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body for the period ending 20 March 2026.
CDR Future Plan board
The Data Standards Body (DSB) has retired the CDR Future Plan board previously published on GitHub.
Newsletter 6 February 2026
Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body for the period ending 6 February 2026.
Newsletter 12 December 2025
Read the latest updates, consultations and community events from the Data Standards Body from the fortnight ending 12 December 2025.