View source for Data Asset Framework (DAF)

== What is Data Asset Framework (DAF)? ==
'''The Data Asset Framework (DAF)''' provides a toolkit for organizations to identify their digital assets and assess how they are managed. Previously known as the Data Audit Framework, this tool guides the user through a DAF assessment. It is primarily useful for institutions, departments, or research groups starting to think about data management, and who need to prepare a register of their data assets.<ref>[https://www.dataone.org/software-tools/data-asset-framework-daf Defining Data Asset Framework (DAF)]</ref>


== Data Asset Framework (DAF) Methodology<ref>[http://www.dcc.ac.uk/resources/tools/data-asset-framework Data Asset Framework (DAF) Methodology]</ref> ==
DAF recommends a four-stage process:
*Stage 1 is for planning, defining the purpose and scope of the survey and conducting preliminary research.
*Stage 2 is about identifying what data assets exist and classifying them to determine where to focus efforts for more in-depth analysis.
*Stage 3 is where the information life cycle is considered to understand researchers’ workflows and identify weaknesses in data creation and curation practices.
*Stage 4 pulls together the information collected and provides recommendations for improving data management.


== See Also ==
*[[Data]]
*[[IT Governance]]


== References ==
<references/>
__NOTOC__