Data Ownership: The Importance of Data Accuracy

Almost everyone works with data on some level. And most people will work with more than 1 kind of data. This can be data about your organization, your clients, your suppliers, your products and/or services, and just about anything else. That’s a lot. And it’s vital to make sure it’s handled properly. That includes making sure it’s accurate.

Any person or organization working with data in any capacity has a responsibility to make sure data is handled correctly and is accurate. Many countries even have regulations for the ownership of data and its accuracy, with strict penalties for getting it wrong. You might be wondering why it’s such a big deal. Well, this course will help explain why, and give you some tips to help you handle data responsibly.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the key reasons for needing to maintain accurate data
• Understand potential consequences for failing to maintain data accuracy
• Identify ways to handle data responsibly and maintain accuracy

Why take this course?

This course will benefit any individual within an organization, at any level, who handles data. It’ll explain the importance of maintaining proper data handling – including accuracy. You’ll learn the potential penalties for failing to do so, and some tips to help everyone play their part.

10 mins | SCORM | Workbook