Data Management Services

Data Inventory Assessment

It identifies and reviews the data your organisation holds. It helps you understand what data you have, its characteristics, where it’s stored, who manages it, and how it’s being used.

Why you need a Data Inventory Assessment

Conducting a Data Inventory Assessment (DIA) helps you:

  • Discover and map all the organisation’s datasets

  • Identify who is responsible for different datasets

  • Uncover data that should be published openly
  • Improve data accessibility for staff
  • Enhance data storage and organisation practices
  • Take a step towards compliance with data regulations

How to conduct a Data Inventory Assessment

Conducting a DIA involves the following steps:

  • 1
    Defining the scope: Determine which areas of your organisation will be included in the inventory.
  • 2
    Conducting the assessment: Collect details about datasets across your organisation, including names, descriptions, storage locations, and data owners.
  • 3
    Interviewing participants: Speak with team members to understand data practices and challenges.
  • 4
    Analysing the results: Review the collected information to identify patterns and issues across departments.
  • 5
    Creating the final report: Compile findings into a report, including the list of datasets and their characteristics and recommendations for the future.

Get a Clear Picture

Carrying out a DIA gives you a clear picture of your data landscape and practical steps to improve it, saving time and resources in the long run.

Data Publication Plan

The Data Inventory Assessment can also be expanded to include a Data Publication Plan which gives step-by-step guidance on which datasets can be published or shared, and technical guidance on how to do so.

At Derilinx, we pride ourselves on our proven track record in conducting comprehensive data inventory assessments. Trusted by a wide array of customers, our assessments have been instrumental in advancing organisations on their data journey.

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Organisations have leveraged Derilinx’s Advisory Services

Derilinx’s Data Maturity Assessment provided us with a clear, easily understandable and practical evaluation of our data maturity level. Their insights helped us identify key areas for improvement with associated recommendations, and the support from their team was instrumental in advancing our data maturity understanding. Leveraging the OGP Open Data Technical Framework streamlined our procurement process, saving significant time and effort and simplifying the selection process for a suitably qualified and experience supplier.

Kathleen O'Sullivan, Head of Internal Audit, Waterways Ireland

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