Data Governance and Resilience

The mission of the Data Governance and Resilience Council is to develop and promote robust data governance frameworks that enhance the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data across various sectors. The council focuses on establishing best practices and standards for data management that ensure resilience and compliance with global data protection regulations.

Mandate

• Framework Development: Develop comprehensive data governance frameworks that include policies, standards, and procedures for data management.

• Resilience Strategies: Create strategies and solutions to enhance the resilience of data systems against cyber threats, physical damages, and legal or compliance risks.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and technology providers to align data governance practices with current and emerging legal standards.

• Innovation in Data Protection: Promote the adoption of innovative technologies such as encryption, blockchain, and AI to improve data protection and privacy.

Composition

• Council Members: Comprised of data protection officers, CISOs, IT managers, legal experts, and policy makers from various industries.

• Advisory Experts: Includes cybersecurity experts, data scientists, and compliance officers who provide technical and regulatory guidance.

• Partnership Ecosystem: Engages with academic institutions, technology vendors, and non-governmental organizations to leverage expertise and resources for data governance initiatives.

Role

• Policy Formulation: Formulate policies that guide the collection, use, storage, and disposal of sensitive and non-sensitive data.

• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with data protection laws and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and others.

• Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the skills of personnel involved in data management and protection.

• Incident Management: Design and implement incident response plans to address data breaches and ensure quick recovery and minimal damage.

• Research and Development: Conduct research on new data governance challenges and develop innovative solutions to address them.

• Technology Integration and Support: Guide the integration of advanced data management and protection technologies, providing technical support and best practices for their use.