CERTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT

CERTIFICATION & ASSESSMENT

Indigenous Data Authority Certification

Certification Journey

Pre-Audit Assessment Determines whether your organisation is safe, appropriate, and ready to engage with Indigenous data and AI systems. Identifies governance gaps, risks, and areas requiring alignment before moving forward. Pre-Certification Audit A structured audit process that validates your systems, practices, and controls. Confirms that Indigenous authority, consent, and accountability are actively embedded — not just stated.

Certification Overview

Certification InDA Certification confirms that Indigenous authority is upheld, governance is in place, accountability is clear, and systems are designed to prevent harm. Aligned with globally recognised Indigenous data governance frameworks — including OCAP®, CARE, and Te Mana Raraunga — which affirm Indigenous rights to control, govern, and benefit from their data.

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Certification Levels

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Tiers1

Tier One

Limited or low-risk Indigenous
data use

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Tiers2

Tier Two

Moderate or operational Indigenous data use

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Tiers3

Tier Three

High-risk, AI-enabled, or large-scale data environments

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What Certification Signals

Indigenous authority has been recognised and respected Governance gaps have been identified and addressed Accountability is clear across how data is used Systems are designed to prevent harm — not fix it later Aligned with OCAP®, CARE, and Te Mana Raraunga principles, InDA Certification ensures Indigenous data is handled with integrity, responsibility, and respect.

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