Using
The Using stage is when insights are translated into action, findings are framed and communicated to relevant stakeholders, and data is retained or destroyed.
32min to complete this step
Download full questionnaireConfirming Purpose Alignment
Have you ensured that the ultimate use of the data is congruous with the original impetus for collection?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
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Engaging Experts Before Releasing Results
Have you engaged relevant personnel to ensure that the intended use is compliant with all privacy regulations, ethical guidelines, and protocols?
Key Stakeholders:
- Data Science/Analytics
- Management
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Comprehensively Reviewing Results
Have you initiated a final, comprehensive review of the data collaborative’s findings to avoid reporting results based on incorrect data, biased algorithms, faulty reporting, faulty analysis, misinterpretation, re-identification of individuals, or decisional interference?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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Preparing for Unintended Consequences
Have you conducted a final assessment of potential unintended consequences and developed strategies to minimize their likelihood of occurence?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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Deploying a Communication Strategy
Have you deployed a clear and consistent communication strategy and reporting plan to share findings, frame results, and provide actionable recommendations?
Key Stakeholders:
- Marketing/Communications
- Partner
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Protecting Identifiable Data
Is there a strategy in place in the event that individuals or groups are exposed due to re-identification, the mosaic effect, or other means?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Science/Analytics
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Acknowleding Unmet Goals
If all the data collaborative needs were not met, is there a plan to address them going forward and to effectively explain why they were not achievable in the current project?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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Anticipating Unexpected Developments
Is there a plan to adjust for unexpected developments, public sentiment, or backlash?
Key Stakeholders:
- Marketing/Communications
- Partner
Determining Data Retention or Destruction Strategy
Have you established a targeted plan long-term data retention or eventual destruction?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Engineering
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Complying with Privacy Regulations
Have you ensured that data retention is compliant with relevant local, state, and international laws pertaining to the right to be forgotten and the right to privacy, as well as any relevant institutional policies?
Key Stakeholders:
- Management
- Legal
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Retraining Models
Have you retrained any models that will remain in use over time with fresh data?
Key Stakeholders:
- Data Science/Analytics
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Evaluating Implementation
Do you have a multi-step strategy for evaluating the collaborative’s success in achieving its objectives?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Marketing/Communications
- Operations/HR
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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Documenting Successes and Failures
Have you documented project successes and failures to inform iteration and future work?
Key Stakeholders:
- Operations/HR
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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Considering Missed Use of Data
Have you assessed whether there was ‘missed use’ of data, e.g., data that was not used in a situation when it could have provided useful insights?
Key Stakeholders:
- Partner
- Data Subjects
- Intended Beneficiaries
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