It is neither possible nor desirable for a single group to manage all information within any large organization. However, it is possible, and highly desirable, to have the various data authorities acting in a coordinated and fully aware manner. This coordinated data management model is based on the existence of Data Custodians. The reliance on land and resource information by the Government of British Columbia, its business partners, and members of the public is quite clear. Mining, farming, forestry, transport, tourism, and planning all make use of these vital data assets. This presentation will highlight the Custodianship Guidelines that were developed to coordinate the management of natural resource sector information under the stewardship of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. The presentation will outline the steps taken to promote its adoption throughout the enterprise, and how these principles can be applied to any organization faced with the challenge of coordinating multiple data authorities.

Presenter:

Peter Friesen
Currently the Senior Data Architect and head of Corporate Data Architecture and Warehouse Operations in the Chief Resource Information Office at the Province of British Columbia’s Integrated Land Management Bureau, Peter brings more than 25 years of experience in the discipline of geographic data management. From software development to the creation of guidelines, standards, best practices, and policy, Peter has been part of the evolution of spatial data as it has progressed from the paper map to the digital database.