State of Oregon Launches New Data Governance Policy.

The first strategic Data Governance resource for State Agencies.

The State’s first Data Governance policy has officially been approved and posted on the DAS website.  The Data Governance Policy sets baseline expectations for State Agencies in managing data as a strategic asset. 

What is Data Governance?

Data and information are strategic assets of the state and must be actively governed in order to preserve and enhance their value. This policy sets forth a statewide approach to data governance and establishes a baseline framework and accountability structure for agencies to use in establishing internal data governance programs.

*Below you will find next steps, important dates, compliance tools and resources in 4 easy steps.

How does my agency comply with the policy?

State agencies comply with the policy by: Appointing a Lead Data Steward to manage data governance efforts for the agency Submitting a biennial Data Governance Plan to the Chief Data Officer. *The first plan is due December 31, 2022

Data Governance Plan Compliance Tools: Three Components.

Learn more about strategic Data assests, baseline expectations, governance and value.

Review the maturity model instructions to determine the maturity level for your Agency.

Use this template, combined with the Data Governance Maturity Assessment to complete your compliancy.

CDO Hosted Webinars.

The Chief Data Officer, Kathryn Helms, will be hosting a series of webinars in May and June to provide an overview of the policy and the policy’s expectations.  May 25, 9-10am: Data Governance Policy and Tools Overview June 22, 9-10am: Completing a Maturity Assessment and Data Governance Plan *Calendar links for the webinars are below.

Data Implementation Workshops.

The State has partnered with Info-Tech Research Group to host a series of 2-day workshops for medium and large agencies and ½ day workshops for small agencies, on implementing data governance within your agency.  The Chief Data Officer will partner with the Assistant State CIOs and Senior IT Portfolio Managers to register agency staff for these trainings. *Agencies will receive additional communications in May and June 2022.

Stay Informed.

The Chief Data Officer Newsletter provides updates on activities and resources from the Office of Data Governance and Transparency.