Careers in Tech, Data and Digital

7 DATA

OVERVIEW

Data drives many aspects of how organisations operate. Data is recognised as an incredibly valuable asset that must be used ethically and responsibly. Data professionals must obtain, process, use and store data in line with organisational governance, security and relevant legislation, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Data is crucial to the success and operation of most organisations, and contributes to:

• informed decision-making;
• performance measurement and monitoring;
• customer insight;
• competitive advantage;
• innovation and research;
• operational efficiency;
• prioritisation;
• cost reduction;
• compliance and regulation.

Data professionals must select and use the right tools and methods ...