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Course Outline

Foundations of Data Governance

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

Creating Effective Data Policies

  • Defining policy goals (security, quality, privacy)
  • Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
  • Recording and disseminating policy requirements

Developing Data Standards

  • Data formats, naming conventions, and classification
  • Reference models and metadata frameworks
  • Standardization across distributed teams

Alignment with Legal and Ethical Frameworks

  • Adherence to national regulations and ISO standards
  • Public transparency and ethical considerations
  • Audit trails and legal preparedness

Change Management and Implementation

  • Implementing policies across departments
  • Training and awareness strategies
  • Enforcement, monitoring, and policy review

Assessing and Enhancing Data Practices

  • Regular audits and performance indicators
  • Feedback mechanisms and continuous improvement
  • Insights from case studies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Knowledge of organizational or departmental data usage
  • Exposure to recordkeeping or compliance practices
  • Basic understanding of data management or reporting processes

Target Audience

  • Data managers and officers in the public sector
  • Policy advisors and compliance personnel
  • IT professionals supporting data governance frameworks
 14 Hours

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