Information Management Principles

1. information is a strategic resource;
2. information is expensive and should be subject to cost/benefit review;
3. information supports accountability and alignment.

Information Sharing Principles

1. Information sharing should not compromise privacy principles or legislation.
2. Information about a specific case should only be collected once and shared by authorized users.
3. Ensuring the integrity and reliability of data and shared information throughout its lifecycle should always be one of the highest priorities.
4. Information sharing should occur in a secure environment appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected.
5. Information sharing should support the delivery of quality services and make more efficient use of service delivery resources.
6. Information sharing should enable appropriate planning and management of government resources.
7. Sharing information between authorized users should be done in a consistent manner across the sector

Taken from Justice Knowledge Management Principles
justice.ij.gov.on.ca/km/content/is_principles.asp