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10. Custodianship and Accountability are Clear

Why it’s important

If data doesn’t have a custodian who can prioritise the needs of all users of the data, then the full value of data is not realised.

What it means

  • Each foundational dataset has a clear custodian with an obligation to manage the data as a common resource
  • Publishing the name of the department with custodianship of each foundational dataset