Data Ethics and Governance Flashcards

Which principle of data governance ensures that data is accurate, complete, and consistent across an organization?

Answer: Data Quality

Data Quality is the governance principle focused on ensuring data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for its intended purpose.

What does the 'right to be forgotten' under GDPR allow individuals to do?

Answer: Request deletion of their personal data

The 'right to be forgotten' (Article 17 of GDPR) gives individuals the right to request that organizations delete their personal data under certain conditions.

A data analyst discovers that a predictive model produces significantly worse outcomes for one demographic group. This is an example of:

Answer: Algorithmic bias

Algorithmic bias occurs when a model produces systematically prejudiced results due to flawed assumptions in the training data or model design.

Which of the following best describes a data steward's primary responsibility?

Answer: Ensuring data quality, compliance, and proper usage within a domain

A data steward is responsible for managing data assets within a business domain, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to governance policies.

What is data provenance?

Answer: A record of where data originated and how it has been transformed over time

Data provenance tracks the origin, movement, and transformation of data, providing an audit trail of its history.

Under HIPAA, which category of information requires the strictest protection?

Answer: Protected Health Information (PHI)

Protected Health Information (PHI) is individually identifiable health information that HIPAA strictly regulates to protect patient privacy.

What is the primary purpose of a data governance framework?

Answer: To establish policies, standards, and accountability for managing data assets

A data governance framework defines the policies, roles, standards, and processes that ensure data is managed consistently and responsibly across the organization.