Data governance is the universal approach to managing and securing data in organizations. However, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Local public sector agencies are regulated by federal rules, state
In this webinar, Kristi Lahti-Johnson, Data Governance Officer and Responsible Authority for Hennepin County, MN, will share how the Hennepin County Data Governance Team navigates the unique challenges local governments face in respect to protecting data privacy, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and building a culture in which staff know how to manage data responsibly.
• Policies and procedures – balancing the individual privacy rights of our residents, the public’s right to know about their government, and the government’s need for and use of the data to do its work
• Large and complex agency – implementing a data governance program across 30 diverse departments that don’t always speak the same language
• Change management challenges – team of six staff works to engage and educate over 7,000 employees
• Resource constraints – program budgets, staffing, data management knowledge
Kristi Lahti-Johnson, Hennepin County Responsible Authority was appointed as the first Hennepin County Data Governance Officer by the County Board in May 2014.
Ms. Lahti-Johnson leverages her 20+-year career at Hennepin County, the largest county in Minnesota – in the
Ms. Lahti-Johnson is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional and holds a Master’s degree in Public Affairs and an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice.