AFPD90-70 — Enterprise Data Management

AFPD90-70 governs Air Force Enterprise Data Management, including open data policy, data sharing, accessibility, and data governance.

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  • Publication number: AFPD90-70
  • Title: ENTERPRISE DATA MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2020-02-13

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It establishes policy responsibilities for implementing the OPEN Government Data Act and supporting secure data sharing across mission areas. It requires data governance, accessible data architectures, information exchange, and management of Air Force data assets.

Applies to: This publication applies to all contractors, civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Enterprise Data Management
  • Open data policy
  • Data sharing
  • Data governance
  • Data architectures
  • Data catalogues and inventories
  • Public data assets

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of Enterprise Data Management in the Air Force?

The purpose of Enterprise Data Management for the Air Force is to enhance data sharing and enable data to be visible, accessible, understandable, linked, and trusted (VAULT) to operationalize and enable stakeholders at all levels to make data-driven decisions. (paragraph 1)

What must Air Force activities do regarding personally identifiable information and information sharing?

All AF activities will comply with Air Force Policy Directive 33-3, Information Management, with regard to personally identifiable information and sharing of information. (paragraph 2)

When must Air Force data remain open and accessible?

Maintain data that is open and accessible to AF entities and Defense mission requirements except where constrained by law, regulation, security classification, guidance or policy. (paragraph 2)

What does the Air Force Chief Data Officer manage?

Shall manage data assets of the Air Force, including the standardization of data format, sharing of data assets, and publication of data assets in accordance with applicable federal law, Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force issuances. (paragraph 3)

What data management standards must the Air Force Chief Data Officer ensure?

Shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, Air Force data conforms to data management best practices. (paragraph 3)

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