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In today's digital landscape, data plays a crucial role in shaping organizations, economies, and societies. The following seven key concepts collectively outline the principles and challenges surrounding the responsible and effective use of data: Interoperability, Governance, Management, Openness, Value, Ownership, and Risks. These concepts are deeply connected and their relations must be understood to make sense of data ecosystems. For example, an organization's governance processes should be able to account for data risks. 

Each section offers a concise overview of these concepts, emphasizing their relevance, associated challenges, and implications in relation to data. To offer further insights, each summary is accompanied by a list of related articles that provide deeper exploration into the frameworks, regulations, and innovations that define modern data ecosystems. 

By understanding these interconnected themes, organizations and policymakers can develop strategies that balance technological advancement with ethical responsibility, ensuring that data serves as a force for innovation, transparency, and societal progress.

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Interoperability

The ability of diverse systems, organizations, and datasets to seamlessly exchange, interpret, and use data—regardless of variations in formats, structures, or standards. This capability is essential in data-driven projects, as it enables cross-domain collaboration, unlock the value of data, and ensures consistent, effective communication among stakeholders.

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Data governance

The framework of policies, processes, and structures that ensure data is managed and aligned with organizational goals. Governance is essential in data projects to guarantee ownership, quality, and responsible use of data.

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Data management

The practice of collecting, organizing, protecting, and storing data to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and security. It covers the data lifecycle, quality control, and compliance. Effective data management improves decision-making while maintaining integrity and reducing risks.
 

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Data openness

The degree to which data is accessible, transparent, and reusable within legal and ethical boundaries. Openness is a core value in data projects to foster innovation and generate broader societal benefits.

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Data values

The added value generated by data in supporting decision-making, service delivery, and innovation. It highlights the strategic importance of data as a means to enhance societal and organizational impact and improve efficiency in data-driven projects.

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Data ownership

The responsibilities and rights over data, including ownership, access, and usage rights. Clarity on data ownership is crucial in data projects to ensure legal certainty and effective collaboration.

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Data risks

The potential threats and uncertainties surrounding data, including security, privacy, and ethical issues. Managing these risks is fundamental in data projects to build trust and minimize negative outcomes.

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