DAMA framework
The Data Management Association (DAMA) framework is an approach to data governance. A visual representation of it is called the DAMA wheel. Some core aspects are:
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Data Modeling and design 🗺️: what data is needed and why? What are the applicable regulations/...?
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Data Storage & Operations 🗃️: where/how is data stored?
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Data Security 🔒: what processes must be set to prevent unauthorized access, data misuse, etc.?
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Data integration & Interoperability ✈️: how is the data shared/passed between each service?
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Documents & Content Management 📄: how and where are physical documents stored?
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Reference & Master Data ⚖️: classification of data in groups according to some criteria (ex: sensitive data...)
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Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence 💰: software and systems to help the higher-ups understand what kind of clients they have/... to manage the company.
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Metadata 📝: describe what kind of data we have
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Data Quality ✅: techniques used to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
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Data Architecture 👷♂️: the overall design and structure of the data and information systems within an organization