Tamizhar Thadam – Official Public Digital Platform of the Government of Tamil Nadu
Tamizhar Thadam is conceived and administered as an official public digital platform under the regulatory and institutional oversight of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The platform functions as a structured digital repository for the collection, curation, preservation, and dissemination of verified information relating to the Tamil people, their global presence, historical records, institutions, and documented contributions.
Given the public character of the platform and its role as a long-term digital record, the Government of Tamil Nadu recognizes data as a public asset that must be governed with the highest standards of responsibility, integrity, and accountability. This Data Governance Policy establishes the guiding principles, roles, and procedures that govern how data is collected, managed, secured, accessed, shared, and preserved on Tamizhar Thadam.
The policy is framed to ensure that all data practices on the platform remain lawful, ethical, transparent, and firmly aligned with public interest, administrative propriety, and institutional trust.
The primary purpose of this Data Governance Policy is to provide a structured and accountable framework for managing data throughout its lifecycle on Tamizhar Thadam.
This policy seeks to ensure that information published on the platform is accurate, authentic, and reliable, thereby safeguarding the credibility of the Government of Tamil Nadu as the custodian of the platform. It also aims to clearly define accountability in data handling, ensuring that roles and responsibilities for data management are institutionally assigned and traceable.
Equally important is the protection of data integrity and security. The policy establishes safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss of data, while ensuring that legitimate public access is enabled in a controlled and responsible manner. Through these measures, the policy reinforces public confidence, institutional transparency, and long-term trust in the platform as a reliable public digital archive.
To ensure appropriate handling and protection, data on Tamizhar Thadam is categorized based on its nature, sensitivity, and intended use.
Information that is curated, verified, and published for open public access. This includes historical records, institutional information, officially approved narratives, and other content deemed suitable for dissemination in the public domain. Such data is made accessible in accordance with the platform’s objectives of public awareness, education, and documentation.
Information that is generated or used for internal administrative purposes. This includes internal review notes, moderation records, system logs, audit trails, and operational data. Access to restricted data is limited strictly to authorized officials and governed by role-based controls.
Limited personal information collected from users, contributors, or institutional representatives, such as names, contact details, or credentials submitted for verification purposes. The collection and handling of personal data are governed by the Privacy Policy of Tamizhar Thadam and applicable data protection laws and government guidelines.
All data hosted, generated, or maintained on Tamizhar Thadam is held under the custodianship of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The platform does not recognize private ownership of data submitted or published on it once such data has been accepted and incorporated into the official repository, subject to applicable legal rights.
Designated government officials and authorized administrative units act as data stewards. These stewards are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, relevance, quality, and lawful use of data within their respective domains. They are also entrusted with enforcing access controls, approving publication, and ensuring compliance with this policy and related regulations.
Tamizhar Thadam maintains rigorous standards for data quality and authenticity. All information published on the platform is required to meet established benchmarks of accuracy, completeness, consistency, and verifiability.
Factual content must be supported by documentary evidence, official records, or credible institutional sources. Submissions and updates are subject to structured review and verification by authorized personnel before publication. Where necessary, expert consultation or inter-departmental validation may be undertaken to ensure correctness and neutrality.
The platform reserves the right to amend, update, or remove content that is found to be inaccurate, misleading, outdated, or inconsistent with verified records, in accordance with established administrative procedures.
Access to data on Tamizhar Thadam is governed by clearly defined authorization mechanisms. Public data is made available for viewing and reference in accordance with the platform’s informational objectives.
Administrative and restricted access is granted strictly on a role-based basis and secured through appropriate authentication mechanisms. All privileged access is logged and subject to monitoring to ensure accountability and traceability.
Any unauthorized access, extraction, duplication, manipulation, or misuse of data is strictly prohibited and may attract administrative, civil, or criminal action under applicable laws and government regulations.
All data on Tamizhar Thadam is stored on secure, government-approved digital infrastructure that meets prescribed standards for reliability, availability, and resilience. Data retention and archival practices are aligned with applicable government record retention schedules, archival policies, and digital preservation standards. Historical and archival data of enduring public value may be preserved permanently to serve as an institutional memory and public record for future generations. Data that is no longer required may be securely archived or disposed of in accordance with approved government procedures.
Tamizhar Thadam employs a comprehensive set of technical, administrative, and procedural safeguards to protect data against unauthorized access, breaches, loss, or disruption.
Security measures include controlled access systems, monitoring mechanisms, periodic vulnerability assessments, and incident response protocols. The platform adopts a risk-based approach to data security, ensuring that appropriate safeguards are proportionate to the sensitivity and criticality of the data.
Regular reviews and assessments are conducted to strengthen security posture and address emerging risks.
Data hosted on Tamizhar Thadam may be shared with other government departments, statutory bodies, or public institutions strictly for official and lawful purposes. Such sharing is subject to authorization, defined scope, and compliance with applicable legal and policy requirements.
Under no circumstances shall data from the platform be shared for commercial exploitation, advertising, or private profit. Any external data sharing must uphold the principles of public interest, confidentiality, and institutional accountability.
All data governance practices on Tamizhar Thadam are subject to periodic internal reviews and audits, as well as external audits where mandated by government regulations.
Compliance with applicable laws, government IT policies, cybersecurity guidelines, and data governance frameworks is mandatory. Oversight mechanisms are established to ensure continuous adherence and to address any deviations in a timely and corrective manner.
In the event of any data-related incident, including breaches, unauthorized access, or data loss, the matter shall be promptly documented and investigated. Appropriate authorities shall be informed in accordance with established government protocols.
Corrective and preventive measures shall be implemented to mitigate impact, restore integrity, and prevent recurrence.
This Data Governance Policy is a living document and shall be reviewed periodically to reflect changes in law, governance frameworks, technology, and administrative requirements. Amendments may be issued by the competent authority as and when necessary.
Through this Data Governance Policy, the Government of Tamil Nadu affirms its commitment to responsible data stewardship, institutional transparency, and public trust. The policy ensures that Tamizhar Thadam functions as a secure, credible, and enduring public digital platform—preserving the collective record of the Tamil people while upholding the highest standards of governance and accountability.
