County Data Governance Decoded: Aligning Strategy with Government Needs
Available On-Demand
This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issue accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.
As counties prepare for the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence, and evolving compliance demands, robust data governance strategies have become essential. This webinar will explore actionable techniques to modernize data frameworks to align with county priorities, improve asset inventories, refine retention policies, and foster data-aware cultures.
Featuring lessons learned from a panel of county leaders who participated in a data governance workgroup, attendees will gain insights into what works, what doesn’t, and how to align strategy for resilience and compliance. Topics will include aligning data and information governance, leveraging AI tools to enhance data quality, conducting governance audits, and implementing lifecycle management practices to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
Key takeaways/discussion points:
- Align governance strategies with broader county program goals and operational priorities
- Build effective data asset inventories for improved compliance and efficiency
- Explore AI’s role in improving data quality and supporting compliance objectives
- Implement and update retention policies for modern governance needs
- Foster a data-aware culture to address cyber risks and governance challenges
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Speakers
Laurel Caldwell
Jessica Gryskewicz
John Regula
Maria Ward
Rita Reynolds
Featured Resource
County Tech Xchange
The NACo County Tech Xchange is an online portal designed to connect county CIOs, IT Directors, CISOs, and other county IT leadership. This portal provides valuable resources in a central location that counties can use to improve their overall technology infrastructure.
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