# Data Governance Playbook ## Data Governance Playbook - [Health data governance: a playbook for non-technical leaders](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/master.md): This playbook provides a set of materials to support healthcare projects in accessing, using and sharing data in responsible and ethical ways that reduce risks to decisions, outputs and patients. - [Why data governance is important in healthcare](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/master/why-data-governance-is-important-in-healthcare.md) - [Who is this playbook for?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/master/who-is-this-playbook-for.md) - [How to use this playbook](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/master/how-to-use-this-playbook.md) - [Other related resources](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/master/other-related-resources.md) - [Index](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/index.md) - [Play one: Implementing data governance in healthcare](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare.md) - [The value of data governance for data-informed healthcare projects](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/the-value-of-data-governance-for-data-informed-healthcare-projects.md) - [How to implement a data governance framework for a healthcare organisation or project](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/how-to-implement-a-data-governance-framework-for-a-healthcare-organisation-or-project.md) - [1. Data assets](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/how-to-implement-a-data-governance-framework-for-a-healthcare-organisation-or-project/1.-data-assets.md) - [2. People](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/how-to-implement-a-data-governance-framework-for-a-healthcare-organisation-or-project/2.-people.md) - [3. Policies and processes](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/how-to-implement-a-data-governance-framework-for-a-healthcare-organisation-or-project/3.-policies-and-processes.md) - [4. Standards and technologies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/how-to-implement-a-data-governance-framework-for-a-healthcare-organisation-or-project/4.-standards-and-technologies.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-one-implementing-data-governance-in-healthcare/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play two: Understanding and mapping health data ecosystems](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems.md) - [Data ecosystems in healthcare](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/data-ecosystems-in-healthcare.md) - [Data governance and trustworthy data ecosystems](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/data-governance-and-trustworthy-data-ecosystems.md) - [Mapping the data ecosystem](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/mapping-the-data-ecosystem.md) - [Use case 1: Mapping the ecosystem of a Covid-19 symptom tracker in the UK](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/mapping-the-data-ecosystem/use-case-1-mapping-the-ecosystem-of-a-covid-19-symptom-tracker-in-the-uk.md) - [Use case 2: Identifying current stakeholders to reduce snakebite mortality and morbidity in India](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/mapping-the-data-ecosystem/use-case-2-identifying-current-stakeholders-to-reduce-snakebite-mortality-and-morbidity-in-india.md) - [Resources related to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-two-understanding-and-mapping-health-data-ecosystems/resources-related-to-this-play.md) - [Play three: Roles and responsibilities in health data governance](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance.md) - [Roles involved in health data governance](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance.md) - [Senior data leader](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/senior-data-leader.md) - [Health system leader](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/health-system-leader.md) - [Policy leader](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/policy-leader.md) - [Health project partner](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/health-project-partner.md) - [Governmental body](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/governmental-body.md) - [Senior executive leader](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/roles-involved-in-health-data-governance/senior-executive-leader.md) - [How to enlist support from stakeholders](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/how-to-enlist-support-from-stakeholders.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/roles-and-responsibilities-for-data-governance/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play four: Making data interoperable](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable.md) - [What is interoperability and how is it relevant to healthcare?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/what-is-interoperability-and-how-is-it-relevant-to-healthcare.md) - [Standards for data and interoperability](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/standards-for-data-and-interoperability.md) - [Existing standards for data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/existing-standards-for-data.md) - [Data adaptors](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/data-adaptors.md) - [When to use an adaptor](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/when-to-use-an-adaptor.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-four-making-data-interoperable/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play five: Demonstrating the value of health data governance: case studies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-five-demonstrating-the-value-of-health-data-governance-case-studies.md) - [Primary care data use: MedMij platform](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-five-demonstrating-the-value-of-health-data-governance-case-studies/primary-care-data-use-medmij-platform.md) - [Using research data: INSIGHT Health Data Research Hub](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-five-demonstrating-the-value-of-health-data-governance-case-studies/using-research-data-insight-health-data-research-hub.md) - [Using healthcare data for other purposes: Infectious Diseases Data Observatory](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-five-demonstrating-the-value-of-health-data-governance-case-studies/using-healthcare-data-for-other-purposes-infectious-diseases-data-observatory.md) - [Play six: Emerging uses of data and technology in the health sector](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-six-emerging-uses-of-data-and-technology-in-the-health-sector.md) - [Emerging uses of health data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-six-emerging-uses-of-data-and-technology-in-the-health-sector/emerging-uses-of-health-data.md) - [Emerging technologies to support health data management](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-six-emerging-uses-of-data-and-technology-in-the-health-sector/emerging-technologies-to-support-health-data-management.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-six-emerging-uses-of-data-and-technology-in-the-health-sector/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play seven: Assessing the legal, regulatory and policy context for sharing health data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data.md) - [Data protection laws and policies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data/data-protection-laws-and-policies.md) - [Intellectual property](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data/intellectual-property.md) - [Other regulations and laws impacting use of health data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data/other-regulations-and-laws-impacting-use-of-health-data.md) - [Socio-cultural norms](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data/socio-cultural-norms.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-seven-assessing-the-legal-regulatory-and-policy-context-for-sharing-health-data/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play eight: Managing risks when handling personal data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data.md) - [Managing personal data responsibly and ethically in healthcare projects](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/managing-personal-data-responsibly-and-ethically-in-healthcare-projects.md) - [What is personal data?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/what-is-personal-data.md) - [Data protection regulations](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/data-protection-regulations.md) - [Recognising personal data in healthcare projects](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/recognising-personal-data-in-healthcare-projects.md) - [Impacts from use of healthcare data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/impacts-from-use-of-healthcare-data.md) - [Minimising risk - practical approaches](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/minimising-risk-practical-approaches.md) - [Appendix: Risks from personal data exposure and how harms can be mitigated](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eight-managing-risks-when-handling-personal-data/appendix-risks-from-personal-data-exposure-and-how-harms-can-be-mitigated.md) - [Play nine: How to set up successful data sharing partnerships](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships.md) - [Understanding how data sharing occurs in the health sector](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/understanding-how-data-sharing-occurs-in-the-health-sector.md) - [A step-by-step guide to setting up successful data sharing partnerships](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships.md) - [Step 1. Understand the purpose of sharing data, and with whom](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/step-1.-understand-the-purpose-of-sharing-data-and-with-whom.md) - [Step 2. Define the principles that will guide how data is shared](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/step-2.-define-the-principles-that-will-guide-how-data-is-shared.md) - [Step 3. Build and maintain relationships with your data sharing partners](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/step-3.-build-and-maintain-relationships-with-your-data-sharing-partners.md) - [Appendix: International frameworks for data sharing principles](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/appendix-international-frameworks-for-data-sharing-principles.md): This appendix sets out details of the international frameworks that can be used as guidance when defining principles around how data should be shared. - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-nine-how-to-set-up-successful-data-sharing-partnerships/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play ten: Sharing health data: data agreements and technologies](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies.md) - [Common types of data sharing agreements](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/common-types-of-data-sharing-agreements.md) - [How to choose the best method of sharing data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/how-to-choose-the-best-method-of-sharing-data.md) - [Step 1: Decide how widely you need or want to share data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/how-to-choose-the-best-method-of-sharing-data/step-1-decide-how-widely-you-need-or-want-to-share-data.md) - [Step 2: Decide on the type of agreement required for sharing data](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/how-to-choose-the-best-method-of-sharing-data/step-2-decide-on-the-type-of-agreement-required-for-sharing-data.md) - [Step 3. Consider how technology can facilitate data sharing and access](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/how-to-choose-the-best-method-of-sharing-data/step-3.-consider-how-technology-can-facilitate-data-sharing-and-access.md) - [Appendix: Choosing technology to support data sharing and access](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/appendix-choosing-technology-to-support-data-sharing-and-access.md) - [Resources relating to this play](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-ten-sharing-health-data-data-agreements-and-technologies/resources-relating-to-this-play.md) - [Play eleven: Cross-border data sharing](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eleven-cross-border-data-sharing.md) - [What is cross-border data sharing?](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eleven-cross-border-data-sharing/what-is-cross-border-data-sharing.md) - [Current trends and global discussions on cross-border data sharing](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eleven-cross-border-data-sharing/current-trends-and-global-discussions-on-cross-border-data-sharing.md) - [Overcoming challenges with cross-border data sharing](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/play-eleven-cross-border-data-sharing/overcoming-challenges-with-cross-border-data-sharing.md) - [How to support trustworthy data sharing: Checklist](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/how-to-support-trustworthy-data-sharing-checklist.md) - [Slides to communicate the benefits of data governance to key health stakeholders](https://open-data-institute.gitbook.io/data-governance-playbook/slides-to-communicate-the-benefits-of-data-governance-to-key-health-stakeholders.md): This slide deck has been created to support non-technical leaders to break down and convey key concepts relating to health data governance. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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