Data roles and responsibilities

Did you know that there are different types of data roles defined at UQ? All staff have a part to play in UQ’s data landscape. Below is a quick overview of some of the common roles. Learn more about the different roles and their responsibilities by clicking on the links below.

Information Creators
Information Creators create or capture information at UQ (e.g. Admissions Officers capture and create data into SI-Net).
Information Consumer
Information Consumers use UQ information that they have been granted access to, for authorised purposes only.
Information Stewards
Information Stewards are responsible for providing advice and making decisions regarding day-to-day management of information.
Information Domain Custodian
Information Domain Custodians are responsible for defining business area specific operating procedures and controls.
Information Leader
Information Leaders provide strategic guidance regarding information requirements for information domains within their respective business areas.
Information Trustee
The Information Trustee at UQ is the Vice-Chancellor and has enterprise level authority and accountability under legislation for the collection and management of the University’s information.
Technical Owner
A Technical Owner is the staff member responsible for the ongoing management of a service or asset from a technical perspective (including in relation to managing third party -provided services).
Chief Information Officer
The CIO sets the strategic direction of, and manages, IT at UQ.
Examples
Find examples of data roles at UQ.

Read more about data roles and responsibilities at UQ in the Information Governance and Management Framework.

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