Data Stewardship

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Data stewardship is the act of managing and overseeing data throughout the data lifecycle. It is an important aspect of ethical data management and looks to minimize risks inherent in collecting and using data. It includes ensuring compliance with policies and taking action to ensure the data are protected, high-quality, and accurate.

See also: data governance, data steward, data ownership

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