Data Governance
What is Data Governance?
The Data Governance service provides enterprise-wide guidance for how institutional data is created, accessed, used, and managed throughout its lifecycle. Through defined roles, policies and processes, data governance ensures that data is accurate, secure, and used responsibly. It enables data trustees, stewards, and users confidently understand what data exists, how it can be used, and how it supports institutional decision-making.
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Data Governance Lifecycle
The data lifecycle outlines how institutional data is planned, created, used, maintained, and eventually archived or disposed of. Governance touchpoints throughout the lifecycle help ensure data remains accurate, secure, accessible, and responsibly managed from initial collection through final retention.
Plan
Define the strategy, requirements, and governance considerations needed to support responsible data collection and use.Create
Develop, collect, or acquire data in a structured way that supports quality, consistency, and future usability.Use
Analyze, interpret, and apply data to support reporting, decision-making, planning, and institutional insight.Maintain
Monitor, protect, and update data to preserve accuracy, security, accessibility, and long-term value.Archive & Dispose
Retain, archive, or securely delete data according to institutional policies, compliance needs, and approved retention practices.
Recommended Resources
Review related university policies and rules that guide responsible data management, access, classification, and security. These resources provide additional context for understanding how institutional data should be governed, protected, and used across the university.
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