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Course Outline

Foundations of Data Governance

  • The nature of data policies and their significance.
  • Core elements: policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
  • The role of governance in public sector strategy.

Designing Effective Data Policies

  • Defining policy objectives related to security, quality, and privacy.
  • Clarifying stakeholder roles and responsibilities.
  • Documenting and communicating policy requirements effectively.

Developing Data Standards

  • Data formats, naming conventions, and classification methods.
  • Reference models and metadata frameworks.
  • Standardizing practices across distributed teams.

Alignment with Legal and Ethical Frameworks

  • Adhering to national regulations and ISO standards.
  • Considering public transparency and ethical implications.
  • Maintaining audit trails and ensuring legal readiness.

Change Management and Implementation

  • Rolling out policies across various departments.
  • Strategies for training and raising awareness.
  • Enforcing, monitoring, and reviewing policy adherence.

Evaluating and Improving Data Practices

  • Conducting periodic audits and analyzing performance metrics.
  • Implementing feedback loops and pursuing continuous improvement.
  • Learning from relevant case studies.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of how data is used within your organization or department.
  • Familiarity with record-keeping or compliance practices.
  • A basic grasp of data management or reporting processes.

Target Audience

  • Data managers and officers in the public sector.
  • Policy advisors and compliance staff.
  • IT professionals who support data governance frameworks.
 14 Hours

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