Data governance and information management
We set up ownership, classification, retention and access rules so information stays accurate, findable and protected from creation to disposal.
Information management is the foundation the other practices stand on. We bring a background in library and information science, records management and monitoring and evaluation to help you organise information so it can be found, trusted and protected.
Problems we solve
- The same customer or beneficiary appears five times with different details.
- Old files are never deleted because nobody knows who is allowed to decide.
- Everyone has access to everything on the shared drive.
- Reports take days because data has to be cleaned by hand each time.
What we provide
- Data classification schemeAvailable now
- Retention and disposal scheduleAvailable now
- Records management and digital archivingAvailable now
- Data ownership and stewardship rolesAvailable now
- Access reviews and database governanceAvailable now
- Data quality assessmentAvailable now
Questions people ask
What is the difference between data governance and data protection?
Data protection is about the legal rules for personal data. Data governance is how you organise all your information, with owners, quality rules, access and retention. Good governance makes data protection much easier.
Where should we start?
With a data inventory. Our two week data inventory sprint gives every important information asset an owner, a home and a retention period.
How long should we keep records?
It depends on the record and the laws that apply to it. We help you set a retention schedule that meets legal requirements without keeping data longer than needed.
Can you help us move from paper and spreadsheets to digital systems?
Yes. We plan the move with records management in mind, and our technology team can build or configure the system.
Who it is for
- Organisations moving from paper or spreadsheets to digital systems
- NGOs managing programme and monitoring and evaluation data
- Schools and universities managing student records
- Any organisation preparing for an NDPA assessment
Let's build a more secure and responsible digital environment.
Tell us what you need to protect. We will reply within two working days with next steps.
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