Data governance roadmap revealed at IVI Summit in Maynooth

Document lays out model standards in sustainability, security, education, and more

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Pictured: Prof Eeva Leinonen, Maynooth University; and Professor Markus Helfert, IVI; and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs Sean Fleming

A new initiative for the management and government of data was launched at the Innovation Value Institute Summit in Maynooth University today. The ‘Data Governance Roadmap for Ireland’ aims to foster responsible governance of data and artificial intelligence, leveraging data value as the basis of a sustainable information-enabled and data-informed society.

The roadmap will support fair and responsible value sharing from data across society and the development of data capabilities on a national, organisational and individual level, the alignment of data initiatives and standards, and the development and promotion of data literacy.

Developed in collaboration with experts in data governance, NSAI and members of the Empower team across participating SFI Research Centres, the roadmap adopts a unique three-tiered approach, encapsulating individual, organisational, and national perspectives. It addresses the critical need for robust data governance structures while fostering an environment conducive to innovation and economic growth.

Aligned with EU Digital Decade policy targets and several other critical EU initiatives such as the Data Governance Act, Data Act and AI Act the initiative aims to bridge skills gaps and develop new competencies to tackle growing challenges across various sectors, including sustainability, security, and education.

The roadmap aims to reflect Ireland’s commitment to maintaining leadership in information, data and digital innovation, setting highest standards for governance, promoting transparency, and ensuring equitable distribution of digital benefits that digital and data creates. It sets new benchmarks for success aligned to Ireland’s ambition to lead and set standards in Europe, inspiring other nations to follow suit.

Prof Markus Helfert, Director of the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University, said: “The Data Governance Roadmap for Ireland is not just a strategic necessity but a critical step towards a future where data serves as a cornerstone for national development and prosperity, supporting technological advancements while safeguarding the rights of data owners and data sharers.”

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