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Course Outline

Foundations of Data Governance

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

Designing Effective Data Policies

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

Developing Data Standards

  • Establishing data formats, naming conventions, and classification systems.
  • Utilizing reference models and metadata frameworks.
  • Standardizing processes 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 preparing for legal requirements.

Change Management and Implementation

  • Implementing policies across different departments.
  • Developing training and awareness strategies.
  • Enforcing, monitoring, and regularly reviewing policies.

Evaluating and Improving Data Practices

  • Conducting periodic audits and measuring performance metrics.
  • Implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement.
  • Analyzing lessons learned from relevant case studies.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of how data is utilized within the organization or department.
  • Familiarity with established recordkeeping and compliance practices.
  • Basic knowledge of data management or reporting processes.

Audience

  • Public sector data managers and officers.
  • Policy advisors and compliance personnel.
  • IT professionals involved in supporting data governance frameworks.
 14 Hours

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