Principles

The following principles are set forth as minimum standards to govern the appropriate use and management of institutional data:

  • institutional data is the property of the University of Calgary and shall be managed as a key asset;
  • unnecessary duplication of institutional data is discouraged;
  • quality standards for institutional data shall be defined and monitored;
  • institutional data shall be protected;
  • institutional data shall be accessible according to defined needs and roles;
  • institutional metadata shall be recorded, managed and utilized;
  • institutional representatives will be held accountable to their roles and responsibilities;
  • necessary maintenance of institutional data shall be defined;
  • resolution of issues related to institutional data shall follow consistent processes; and
  • data stewards are responsible for the subset of data in their charge.