Mission and goals
Understand the vision and goals of data governance.
University of Rochester
Data Governance
Guidelines and processes for handling data
Every day, data at the University are used. Whether created, stored, archived, reported, or deleted, data plays an important role across many disciplines. Data governance helps ensure that data usage is accurate and secure across the University. Learn more about data governance on the pages below, or see the latest updates from our office.
Understand data governance at Rochester
Introductory definitions: Governance and domains
See a detailed definition of data governance, and learn about different areas that this governance impacts
Data sharing process
Explore the steps for requesting and sharing data across the University, and access the Data Permission Request Form
Handling requirements, definitions, and guidelines for working with high-risk, moderate-risk, and low-risk data
Data resources
Links to helpful tools and resources related to working with data, including data visualization resources and IT webpages
Data Governance Council
Learn about this University-wide group focused on improving data functions at the University, and see past meeting materials
Get in touch
Have questions or feedback?
The Data Governance Office at Rochester is eager to hear information and feedback from the University community, including data users, data stewards, and those who work with, think about, or care about University data.
News and updates
Explore the feed below for the latest news for what is happening in the data world at the University of Rochester. If you want immediate updates right to your inbox, join our mailing list by emailing datagovernanceoffice@rochester.edu.