Changes

<b>Data Collection</b>

<b>Data Collection</b>

* Ensure data is collected in a manner that maximizes use and availability of data

* Ensure data is collected <I><u> responsibly and </I></u>in a manner that maximizes use, <I><u>reuse</I></u> and availability of data

* Ensure data collected aligns to existing enterprise and international standards

* Align to existing enterprise and international standards, <I><u> or where none exist, develop standards in the open with key subject matter experts <I><u>and consultation with Enterprise Data Community of Practice</u></I>

* <I><u>Ensure that gender diversity and inclusion is considered according to the Policy Direction to Modernize the Government of Canada’s Sex and Gender Information Practices. The government is moving toward defaulting to gender, sex by exception, and adding a third gender option in a respectful and inclusive manner. This involves making changes in the front end (collection) and the back end (coding, display). For collecting information, the recommended approach is to offer the options “male”, “female” or the third option of “another gender”. If there is a need for more specificity and the capacity for analysis, add a write in option labelled “Please Specify” </I></u>

* <I><u>When collecting personal data or information, ensure that your practices are responsible and align with enterprise data ethics standards as well as relevant policy and legislation. The Policy Direction to Modernize the Government of Canada’s Sex and Gender Information Practices. The government is moving toward defaulting to gender, sex by exception, and adding a third gender option in a respectful and inclusive manner. This involves making changes in the front end (collection) and the back end (coding, display). For collecting information, the recommended approach is to offer the options “male”, “female” or the third option of “another gender”. If there is a need for more specificity and the capacity for analysis, add a write in option labelled “Please Specify” </I></u>

* Where enterprise or international standards don't exist, develop Standards in the open with key subject matter experts <I><u>and consultation with Enterprise Data Community of Practice</u></I>

* Ensure collection of data yields high quality data as per data quality guidelines

* Ensure collection of data yields high quality data as per data quality guidelines

* Ensure data is collected through ethical practices supporting appropriate citizen and business-centric use

* Ensure data is collected through ethical practices supporting appropriate citizen and business-centric use