Data Stewards
Who is Data Steward?
A Data Steward is a person responsible for overseeing the collection, storage, and use of data within an organization. They ensure that data is collected and stored in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, as well as being used appropriately. Data Stewards are responsible for understanding the data and its context, setting policy and standards, monitoring compliance, managing access rights and permissions, and responding to data-related inquiries.
Why do we need a Data Steward?
- To ensure the accuracy, integrity and security of data contained within an organization.
- To develop processes and procedures for data governance and stewardship.
- To establish standards for quality control, auditing and monitoring of data usage.
- To promote the understanding and proper use of data throughout the organization.
- To ensure that data is collected, stored and used in a compliant manner with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- To provide guidance on best practices for collecting, storing, using and sharing data internally and externally.
- To facilitate communication between different departments in order to ensure that data is properly managed across the organization.
- To identify areas where additional training or resources may be needed to ensure effective use of data within the organization.
Why Data Stewards are important?
• Data Stewards are responsible for making sure that data is accurate, complete, secure and compliant with policies and regulations.
• They ensure that data is managed properly so that organizational objectives are met efficiently.
• Data Stewards help organizations understand how their data should be used and what value it can bring to the organization.
• By monitoring the quality of data, they can identify potential issues and take corrective action to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data.
• Data Stewards also act as a liaison between IT departments, business users and other stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met when working with data.
• Finally, they help promote trust in the organization’s use of data by ensuring that policies and procedures are followed appropriately.
Who in an organization can be become a Data Stewards?
A Data Steward can be anyone with a vested interest in the data managed by the organization, such as a member of the executive team, a manager, or an analyst. Additionally, anyone with an understanding of data management and governance principles may be eligible to become a Data Steward.
• Business Process Owners
• IT Professionals
• Data Architects
• Data Analysts
• Database Administrators
• Compliance Officers
• Privacy Officers
• Security Officers
• Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Data Officer (CDO)
What are the roles and responsibilities of Data Steward?
A Data Steward is an individual who is responsible for the management, protection, and use of organizational data. The role of the Data Steward is to ensure that data is managed and protected in a manner that meets all legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements.
The specific roles and responsibilities of a Data Steward may vary from organization to organization, but some common duties include:
• Establishing data standards and policies for the organization
• Monitoring data quality and integrity
• Developing processes for collecting, storing, using, sharing, and disposing of data
• Educating stakeholders on best practices for data management
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Developing reports on data usage trends
• Working with IT
• Developing and implementing data governance plans
• Overseeing the development and implementation of data security measures
• Responding to requests for data access and usage.
Role of an Data Steward in Data Governance process?
The role of a Data Steward in a Data Governance process is to ensure that data is managed properly and efficiently. This typically involves setting policies and standards for data management, monitoring data quality, facilitating communication about data-related issues, providing guidance for data users and custodians, and helping to ensure the overall success of the governance program. The Data Steward should also be responsible for enforcing the rules and procedures of the governance program. They should also strive to identify opportunities for improvement in the program. In addition, they should be available to provide advice or support whenever needed.