6.9. Manual reviews and audits

Once a year data will be manually reviewed and Audited. The review will be done by an internal Analyst that is a domain expert, whereas the Audit can be performed by either an internal or an external auditor.

Data Review

The purpose of the review is to perform a high-level assessment by a domain expert to identify:

• Duplicates in the dataset
• Inconsistent data
• Cross-references data with external data sources to make sure that the data is accurate
• Issues that the automated processes might have missed

Data Audit

The audit is a more in-depth and systematic examination, ensuring that datasets align with quality benchmarks and organisational standards. It will focus on:

• Checking for duplicates
• Verifying the accuracy and integrity of the data
• Ensuring compliance with the policies defined in the architecture
• Assessing the effectiveness of data management processes

Both the review and audit will help maintain data quality and ensure continuous improvement in data governance.