Tag: Data Management
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When “We Can Fix It” Isn’t Enough
NHS data can look like a patient story, but much of it was created for very different purposes. When the data doesn’t behave as expected, fixing it isn’t always the right answer. A mortality data issue made me think differently about data quality, provenance and where the boundaries sit between data management, governance and product…
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When More Data Creates Less Value
More data doesn’t always mean more value. When users can’t distinguish trusted, well-maintained data assets from poorly understood ones, uncertainty creates a cost and can erode trust across the entire platform. Drawing on the economic concept of the “market for lemons,” this article explores why organisations should prioritise high-value, usable data products over simply making…