Data Governance

Good governance assures accuracy, timeliness, usability, and security in data. Governance plans should define roles and responsibilities when it comes to data access, disclosure, and use; ensure data management and monitoring; and describe and set up parameters on how data is collected, accessed, and used.*

There are many great resources that K-12 school officials can use to create or improve their state, district, or school data governance plan. We recommend:

Developing a Privacy Program for Your District (U.S. Department of Education PTAC)

*Definition from West Virginia Department of Education