Consider data collection and sharing regulations and standards

Step 1

Work out what your data collection needs and ethical considerations are to make sure you are compliant with current legal standards. Consult local information governance resources for support and seek advice from colleagues in your organisation to understand any local requirements.

• Check out this Real World Evaluation Guide (pages 18-20) for a list of data governance agreements and their relevance to evaluations.

Step 2

It is important to assess the potential impact of your initiative on diverse community groups, all while promoting fairness and inclusivity.

• Complete an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) to ensure you have met all the standards required.

Step 3

Integrate your EQIA and data governance findings into your evaluation planning. This will demonstrate that you have met all data governance and equality standards required.