Our programme aims to develop data literacy, or the ability to derive meaningful information from data. This skill-set is not the same as digital literacy, although in practice working with data often requires digital skills such as using analysis software or programming, and improving data literacy is also likely to improve digital literacy. Because data is so crucial for organisational success, data literacy, and associated meta-skills, are increasingly in demand for all employees. We define four levels of data literacy as:
Data Citizens
There is a societal need to educate data citizens about how data impacts their everyday lives on topics such as how personal data is processed by companies, individuals’ rights with respect to data and the wider societal implications of data and automation within a democracy.
We want to ensure every citizen will have the opportunity to learn about how their personal data is used, their legal rights and privacy implications.
WHO
People who are actively involved in the production of data.
SKILLS
Can identify what data is collected about them and where it is stored. Are aware of and can make use of open data. Are able to contribute to the ongoing discussion and evolving definition of data citizenship.