Data quality statements (DQSs) provide information on the quality and suitability of the collected data for its original intended use and potential re-use. A DQS includes a range of information to enable users to understand the most important data limitations and to make informed judgements about their (or other's) use of the data. AIHW policy requires DQSs for the collections where AIHW is the data custodian. DQSs relate to the actual data collected, not the data specifications and metadata.

Data custodians are responsible for preparing their DQSs. Additionally, each data source reported in a publication requires a DQS. Once a DQS is created it is placed on METEOR, and is fully searchable. Publications also link to it from their Additional Information tab on their website.

The AIHW Data Quality Statement policy and guidelines (2021) are available here.

Click here for the list of all current standard data quality statements in METEOR: Data quality statements