FAQ
Here are some commonly asked questions about Data Governance, data literacy, and metadata.
Data Governance is the foundational element of Information Governance. It provides a framework that organizations use to coordinate and oversee the management of data. It is a whole organizational initiative that maintains a structure within which data related decisions can be effectively and efficiently made, and it includes activities in support of the use and access of organizational data. Data Governance is a quality control discipline that encompasses and oversees all the areas of data management.
Data Literacy is the ability to describe, interact with and understand data. Read more at What Is Data Literacy? – DATAVERSITY
Any data that is stored, kept, or maintained for use by UNCG.
The Data Governance Committees are charged with developing and managing UNCG’s data strategy and implementing institutional data management best practices, standards and policies. Read more at Data Governance Charter (uncg.edu)
Data Cookbook is a single source for all UNCG data governance and stewardship activities, and where business terms and data assets are defined, cataloged, and governed.