Let's talk about data quality
Find out more about our events to accompany the launch of the Government Data Quality Framework
Last week, we published our framework for data quality in government. We developed the framework in collaboration with the Government Digital Service, using best practice drawn from across and outside government. We鈥檙e holding a series of events to support its roll-out.
The launch event
On 3 December, we held a virtual launch event to introduce the framework. We discussed the content of the framework, why it鈥檚 important, and what it sets out to achieve.
We also heard from a range of guest speakers. Alison Pritchard, Director General for Data Capability at the , explained that data is a high priority in government, and highlighted how the framework sets the foundations for this. , Head of Data and Analytical Services at , discussed the benefits that come from establishing a data quality culture in an organisation. Finally, , Director at the , explained that everyone has a role in achieving good quality data. The event was chaired by the Head of the Government Data Quality Hub, James Tucker, and included an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.
We鈥檇 like to thank everyone who joined us for making the event a massive success. If you didn鈥檛 manage to attend, you can .
Carrying on the conversation
We know that the framework contains a lot of useful information, and that there鈥檚 too much to cover in just one hour. So we鈥檙e holding a second event on 13 January 2021 at 3pm to explore some of the themes in more depth. We will hear from colleagues across the public sector on how they have assessed, improved and communicated data quality. We will then open the floor for a round table discussion about data quality in government.
Everyone is welcome. Please to join us, and pass this invitation on to colleagues who might also be interested.
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Help us support you
We have an ambitious plan to support the public sector to understand, assess, and improve data quality, but we need your help to achieve this. If you want to talk to us about the framework or want to know more about our work, email us at [email protected] or tweet us at .
Updates to this page
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Added date of second event and included link to register for this.
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