Data Stewards

Data Stewards are organizational leaders or teams empowered to create public value by re-using their organization’s data (and data expertise).

Purpose

The purpose of a Data Subscription is to provide subscribers with valuable and up-to-date data that can be used to inform decision-making processes and gain a competitive advantage in a specific industry.

Responsibilities

The following are typical responsibilities of Data Stewards:

• Data Governance: Developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Data Quality Management: Establishing data quality standards, monitoring data quality metrics, and implementing strategies to improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Metadata Management: Defining and maintaining metadata (data about data) to provide comprehensive information about data assets, including their origin, meaning, and relationships.
• Data Classification and Security: Categorizing data based on sensitivity and implementing appropriate security measures to protect confidential or sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.
• Data Access and Usage: Defining and managing data access controls, permissions, and usage policies to ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and ethical use.
• Data Integration and Data Flow: Collaborating with data integration teams to establish data integration strategies, data mapping, and data lineage to ensure smooth and accurate data flow across systems and processes.
• Data Compliance and Audit: Ensuring compliance with data protection laws, regulations, and internal policies. Facilitating data audits and supporting compliance activities.
• Data Training and Communication: Conducting training sessions to educate users on data governance policies, data handling best practices, and promoting a data-driven culture within the organization. Documenting data-related processes and procedures.