Definitions

Dataset

A dataset is a collection of related data published on the platform by a department or organisation.

Metadata

Metadata is the descriptive information about a dataset, such as its title, description, geographic coverage, time period, and format.

Department / Organisation

A department or organisation refers to a government entity responsible for creating and publishing datasets on the platform.
Each department has an organisation administrator.

Group

A group is a thematic classification that allows datasets from multiple departments to be organised under a common subject.

Example:
Datasets related to the COVID-19 period across health, employment, and development sectors may be grouped under COVID-19.