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Course Outline

Foundations of Data Governance

  • The definition of data policies and their significance
  • Core elements: policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines
  • The impact of governance on public sector strategy

Designing Effective Data Policies

  • Defining policy objectives such as security, quality, and privacy
  • Clarifying stakeholder roles and responsibilities
  • Documenting and communicating 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

  • Compliance with national regulations and ISO standards
  • Public transparency and ethical considerations
  • Audit trails and legal readiness

Change Management and Implementation

  • Rolling out policies across various departments
  • Strategies for training and awareness
  • Enforcement, monitoring, and policy review

Evaluating and Improving Data Practices

  • Periodic audits and performance metrics
  • Feedback loops and continuous improvement
  • Key takeaways from case studies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A working understanding of how your organization or department utilizes data
  • Familiarity with recordkeeping or compliance practices
  • Basic knowledge of data management or reporting processes

Target Audience

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

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