For folks identified as data stewards there are a few principles you should follow which are: being helpful, being a problem solver, being a creator, being a protector and being positive. Data...
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November 13, 2019
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Jim Walery
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We've been at this data management thing for a while now, and while much has changed over the last couple of decades, there are a few archetypes of data failure that continue to bedevil our...
October 30, 2019
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This blog post will show you how to evaluate your data governance processes so that they can be improved, thus improving the institution’s efficiency and effectiveness. You need to determine the...
October 23, 2019
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The ideal situation is to have people on staff who are experienced and knowledgeable. And have data stewards who can do a variety of tasks effectively.
This blog post will cover the steps to...
October 16, 2019
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Jim Walery
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Data is everywhere at an institution in many data systems. And growing all the time. Data at an institution needs to be understood, individually and collectively, and can’t be done without a data...
October 09, 2019
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An important data governance process to have is an established data request process that is known and easy to use. This process should provide accurate and trusted information. Often one data...
October 02, 2019
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Aaron Walker
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Information – or the possession of information – is seen as a kind of power, and some people are loath to give it up. While some individuals hoard information for venal or nefarious purposes, in...
September 25, 2019
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Jim Walery
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This post is about student data privacy which is a big issue at higher education institutions. We’ll discuss how student data privacy fits ethically, legally and financially. Third party access...
September 18, 2019
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Jim Walery
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) takes effect January 1, 2020. This regulation, much like GDPR, provides greater protection to an individual’s personal information and how this...
September 11, 2019
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Aaron Walker
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IData Inc. has been in business since 2004, and we’ve performed a lot of different work for hundreds of clients in that time. It’s a little bit amazing then, how little some of the complaints we...