A Framework for Analyzing Data Governance at The National Level Using Meta-Synthesis

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Innovation Policy & Foresight, Technology Studies Institute, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Accounting, Islamic Azad University (South Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Technology Management, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Abstract
Due to advances in information and communication technologies such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things, the volume of data has increased significantly in recent years. With increasing data volume, proper management is needed to maximize the value of this data. Given that multiple actors are involved in the process of producing, delivering, using, and analyzing data, the ecosystem approach is appropriate to study data governance. In this study, in order to identify the components of the data governance ecosystem framework by systematic review method (Meta synthesis approach), 1803 documents were extracted through a search in the Web of Science database where 65 of them were identified as relevant documents and were reviewed and coded. Finally, the extracted codes were divided into 2 categories, which were related to data governance characteristics, data governance components, data ecosystem actors and roles of actors in the data ecosystem, respectively. Among the identified components are data life cycle, data standard, data quality, metadata, etc.
Introduction
Since data was introduced as a valuable asset, the issue of data governance has emerged as an emerging issue in the field of information systems. Data governance is also a promising approach for institutions to improve and maintain data quality and use. Given that several actors are involved in the process of production, supply, use, analysis, etc. of data; and considering that the weakness of each component and actors in the data governance space can lead to problems and poor performance of other components, taking an ecosystem approach to analyze data governance is appropriate. Although the data ecosystem has become important, research on it is still in the early stages of development. In addition, in a few studies conducted in this field, some components have been mentioned that reflect a small part of the whole. It should also be noted that the issue of data governance depends on the context. Therefore, the results of research conducted in different contexts are not applicable to each other. For example, the contexts of developing and developed countries differ in many respects in terms of data. These differences include low data volume, cultural weakness in relation to data, poor access to data, and so on. The present study seeks to provide a framework for analyzing data governance at the national level, due to the gap in the literature.
Theoretical framework
The concept of data governance has evolved over the past decade and since data was introduced as a valuable asset and has been seriously considered at the level of organizations and governments. That is why it is stated that the most important driver of data governance is paying attention to data as a valuable asset. Data governance focuses on who has the decision-making power over data assets to ensure the quality, stability, usability, security, privacy, and availability of data. Also in another definition, data governance exercises the exercise of joint authority, control, and decision-making (planning, oversight, and execution) over asset management. It includes a set of processes to improve data compatibility and accuracy, reduce data management costs, and increase security for data access; Defines maps and determines accountability for decision areas and the activities of these maps; And the framework of decision-making and accountability rights to encourage desirable behaviors in the use of data. Finally, in another definition, data governance is defined as a framework for decision-making and accountability rights in order to encourage desirable behaviors in the use of data.
Materials and Methods
1803 documents were extracted by systematic review method through search in Web of Science database, 65 of which were identified as relevant documents and coded using meta-synthesis method. This research is qualitative and has been done in the paradigm of interpretivism and from the perspective of purpose, it is an applied research. Data collection is cross-sectional in terms of research time.
The authors, using selected keywords (Data governance, Information Governance, Governance data, Data governance ecosystem, Data ecosystem) that were identified in the initial review of related articles, search to extract valid and relevant documents during the period 2010-2020. A retrospective search (review of the sources of the identified articles) and a forward search (review of the articles that referred to the identified sources) were performed on the final articles of the previous step. This action somehow caused credible articles that were not identified in the first stage (8 cases) to be added to the list of reviewed sources.
Discussion and Results
Among the identified components of the ecosystem are performance monitoring and evaluation, data standards, market, actors and stakeholders, financing, data life cycle, infrastructure and technology, metadata, culture, roles and responsibilities, data quality, security and privacy, education and promotion, policies, rules and data principles.
The main roles of this ecosystem can also be considered as data provider, data producer, data owner, data user, policy maker, regulator, service provider, central actor, infrastructure provider, investor, data consultant, supervisor, research, training, security and privacy.
Conclusion
To analyze data governance at the national level, there is a need for a framework that takes into account all dimensions, where the ecosystem is appropriate. This paper provides a framework for analyzing the data governance through the ecosystem approach.

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