Data Onboarding

Capture and submit new data

Choose the pathway that suits your workflow: use your Data Framework platform portal for data management, or use the webform to understand the metadata and quality information requested for new datasets, and submit your data.

Established Workflows

Submit data via your Data Framework

Already managing existing datasets or updating existing submissions? Head to the Data Fraemwork portal and to manage, edit and update your production datasets.

Launch the Data Framework portal

Use this option when you are ready to manage or submit new datasets within existing templates and formats.

Open Data portal

Need help with access? Contact the CSDR support team to request credentials or onboarding assistance.

Submit New Data

New data submission form

Use this expandable form to preview the fields required for new dataset onboarding. Provide as much detail as you have available—optional sections can remain collapsed until you need them, noting there are some non-optional fields. After you submit the form, an email will be sent to you with options for sending or uploading your dataset(s).

Dataset titleRequired

Data source typeRequired

Dataset summary

Briefly describe what the dataset contains.

Data structure

Select the primary data format.

Geographic coverage & boundariesRequired

This dataset contains spatial geometry or coordinates

Selecting this enables additional metadata fields under Section D.

Key variables or indicators

List the main measures, attributes, or indicators included in the dataset.

This dataset is currently flagged as non-spatial. You can still capture spatial metadata if needed—toggle the spatial checkbox in Section A to indicate a spatial submission.

Coordinate reference system

Include EPSG code or projection definition.

Spatial resolution / scale

Provide cell size, scale, or minimum mapping unit.

Positional accuracy

Report accuracy assessment or known errors.

Geocoding method

How were locations derived?

Spatial coverage notes

Clarify any exclusions, masks, or boundary approximations.

Known limitations or issuesRequired

Validation or QA methods applied

List checks performed to ensure data reliability.

Data completeness and coverage notes

Provide estimates of missing data, spatial coverage, or uncertainty.

Quality indicators

Select all that apply to the submitted dataset.

Data has been validatedFitness for purpose: high or fit for intended useComplies with relevant standardsKnown issues flagged (details above)

Primary file formatRequired

Character encoding / language

Access restrictions or confidentiality notes

Clarify if the dataset contains sensitive information.

Preferred citation or usage statement

Provide a citation or acknowledgement to accompany the data.

Submitter nameRequired

Submitter organisation

Email addressRequired

Phone number

Person responsible for data quality

Date of submission

This form is in Beta version - fields support data entry but no data will be transmitted or stored.

Capture and submit new data

Submit data via your Data Framework

New data submission form

Section A — Dataset Overview

Section B — Collection Methodology

Section C — Temporal Information

Section D — Spatial Characteristics

Section E — Quality & Assurance

Section F — Access & Contacts