Data Governance

Data Governance P​​rocesses and Standards

​​It is the purpose of the MDH Data Office and the Data Governance Committee (DGC) to develop processes and standards for the unification and improvement of data management practices at the Maryland Department of Health, culminated in an enterprise wide set of Data Governance Guidelines. These standards are circulated among MDH Staff as they are published in order to increase awareness and compliance with these standards throughout the organization.​

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Data Governance Policie​​​s and Compliance

​The State of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Health are constantly working to improve data management and security practices across the organization. See below relevant policies of compliance guiding the work of MDH. 

• State of Maryland Data Policies - ​Catalog of policy, standards, and implementation guidance​ for Statewide Agency Data Management.
• MDH Data Use Policy 01.06.02 (v. 11.01.2022)​ - The MDH Data Use Policy outlines procedures for use of MDH data, a framework for Data Use Agreements, and defines the MDH entities regulating data use including the ​MDH Data Office, the Strategic Data Initiative (SDI), and the Data Governance Council (DGC)​

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)- As a HIPAA Covered Entity, MDH abides by HIPAA under all covered activities​ including clinical and healthcare providing services. ​