Domain 4: Maintain database: Maintaining Data Integrity

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Steps for Maintaining Data Integrity

Managing an organization's data and those who enter it is an

ongoing challenge requiring active administration and oversight. The

following best practices help organizations maintain their data

dictionaries and data integrity:

Know the data

Map the data across all systems

Develop a data quality management process that includes ongoing maintenance and review of the data dictionary

Comply with regulations and standards

Ensure accuracy of data collection and reporting

Establish change management policies and procedures

Develop active and ongoing user education and training