Data @ AU

Augusta University ensures the comprehensive management of data including, but not limited to, the integrity, security, and usability of institutional data. Through standardization, quality, governance, and availability, Augusta University promotes a data culture of awareness, responsibility, and confidentiality. 

AU encourages a culture of data self service through our training, tools, and resources, and strives to create a community of empowered data citizens to bring safety, value, and understanding to all data users on campus. 

Tools + Resources

Data Governance + Management

Governance

Data Governance Structure will demonstrate accountabilities for the data assets of the organization to ensure proper use and handling of data being read, created, collected, reported, updated or deleted.Governance

Management

Data Management includes the development, execution, and supervision of plans, policies, programs, and practices that deliver, control, protect, and enhance the value of data and information assets throughout their lifecycles.Management

Security

Cybersecurity refers to preventative methods used to identify potential threats and protect information and information systems from unauthorized access, compromise or attack through identity management, risk management and incident management.Security

Compliance

Compliance with regulations, laws, and policies (FERPA, HIPAA, Open Records Act, GDPR, GLBA, PCI-DSS) in addition to regular training, monitoring and auditing are necessary to ensure the security and integrity of institutional data.Compliance