Organized, well-planned, and searchable database system for a business department within an organization that draws information from a data warehouse (clinical data repository) to meet certain needs of users.
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Data model
Conceptual model of the information needed to support a business function or process.
Data Processing Coverage
A special form providing protection for loss due to the breakdown of data processing systems. It also includes coverage for the additional expense of putting the system back into operation.
Data processing coverage (Property Insurance)
A form of coverage that protects the insured against a data processing system failure. The insured is also covered for the cost of restoring the system.
Data processing insurance coverage
Coverage for electronic media, computers, and other electronic data processing equipment. is Generally a component of cyber or computer policies.
Data Protection Act 1998
Prevents unauthorised or inappropriate use of ‘personal data’ held electronically or manually. Individuals (‘data subjects’) are allowed access to information held about them and given redress if the Act is contravened. Organisations (‘data controllers’), unless exempt, must notify the Information Commissioner of the data held and how it is used. They must follow eight data protection principles. Certain breaches amount to criminal offences and in some instances data subjects have the right to damages. Insurresponses arise under public liability, legal expenses, directors’ and officers, and professional indemnity policies (www.dataprotection.gov.uk). ance
Data quality management
Administrative process that guarantees the accuracy and comprehensiveness of a facility’s information during data collection, application, warehousing, and analysis.
Data quality manager
Individual who ensures the quality of health information by doing quality reliability and validity checks. He or she develops reports and advises clinicians on identifying critical indicators.
Data resource manager
Individual who uses computer-based health record systems, databases, and clinical data repositories to make sure the facility’s information systems are suitable for those that provide and manage patient services and that the organization’s data resources are secure, accessible, accurate, and reliable.
Data security
Electronic protection of computer-based information from unauthorized alteration or intentional or accidental destruction. Also, it is the process of controlling access and maintaining confidentiality when entering, storing, processing, and communicating information.