Meet the Data Values community

In an increasingly digital world, data privacy and protection have become fundamental rights, yet many vulnerable groups remain at risk due to inadequate safeguards. As a Data Values Advocate in our second cohort, Navina Mutabazi has been working with feminist-led organizations in Tanzania to strengthen their data processes and empower women and girls to navigate digital spaces safely.

As a data scientist and Data Values Advocate, data governance has always been a passion for me. I firmly believe that a balanced approach to technology, process, and people is necessary for effective data governance. While technology offers data management capabilities and processes define how data is handled, people, on the other hand, ensure accountability and collaboration. Yet, despite its importance in the data value chain, the people-centric approach is often overlooked.