Digital data partnerships are initiatives that bring organizations together around a common goal, which they pursue through the sharing and leveraging of data. This report is intended to contribute to the creation and success of digital data partnerships in the public interest. In it, you’ll find practical information for building collaborative data governance that is responsible, effective and accountable and thus in the public interest. This report was developed in collaboration with Synapse C and the Montréal Urban Innovation Lab, and is situated as part of a broader movement surrounding data sharing in Montréal, where in recent years key players have been committed to exploring and experimenting with new approaches to data governance.
Report Chapter Overview
Organizations that wish to engage in data partnerships will find in this report a discussion of the different success and activation factors for digital data partnerships, along with practical information that will guide them in building shared data governance that is collaborative, responsible, effective, and accountable.
- Chapter 1 – Digital Data Partnerships: Definitions and Concepts
- Chapter 2 – The Key Components of Data Governance
- Chapter 3 – Three Guiding Principles for Data Governance in the Public Interest and Their Practical Implementation
- Chapter 4 – Montreal Perspectives
Digital Data Partnerships Key Takeaways
- Recognize that the public interest is defined and negotiated by citizens;
- Invest time in your collaboration and experimentation processes;
- Create data governance that is tailored to your needs;
- Document your impact and share your successes.