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Course Outline

Foundations of Data Governance

  • The definition of data policies and their strategic importance
  • Core elements: policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines
  • The strategic role of governance in the public sector

Designing Effective Data Policies

  • Defining policy objectives related to security, quality, and privacy
  • Clarifying stakeholder roles and responsibilities
  • Methods for documenting and communicating policy requirements

Developing Data Standards

  • Establishing data formats, naming conventions, and classification rules
  • Utilizing reference models and metadata frameworks
  • Ensuring standardization across distributed teams

Alignment with Legal and Ethical Frameworks

  • Ensuring compliance with national regulations and ISO standards
  • Addressing public transparency and ethical considerations
  • Maintaining audit trails and legal readiness

Change Management and Implementation

  • Strategies for rolling out policies across departments
  • Developing training and awareness initiatives
  • Mechanisms for enforcing, monitoring, and reviewing policies

Evaluating and Improving Data Practices

  • Conducting periodic audits and tracking performance metrics
  • Implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement
  • Deriving insights from relevant case studies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of how data is utilized within your organization or department
  • Knowledge of standard recordkeeping or compliance protocols
  • Familiarity with fundamental data management or reporting processes

Target Audience

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

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