Data Sharing and Collaboration

Unlock the full potential of your data through secure sharing and collaborative approaches. This course provides practical frameworks for implementing secure data sharing initiatives that balance innovation with privacy protection. You'll learn about secure data exchange platforms, explore how collaborative data use drives better decision-making, and understand the regulatory landscape governing data sharing.

Who is this course for?

Policy makers, government officials, and public sector professionals involved in digital transformation initiatives, data management, and data policy development in African nations.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of secure data sharing and apply them to public sector contexts
• Analyze different data sharing models and select appropriate approaches for specific scenarios
• Understand the role of collaboration in data-driven decision-making and innovation
• Identify opportunities for cross-referencing datasets to gain valuable insights
• Implement transparency mechanisms that build public trust in data sharing initiatives
• Navigate regulatory requirements while fostering innovation in data sharing
• Evaluate consent-based models that empower citizens while enabling data reuse

How much time do you need to invest?

The whole course will take you about 145 minutes to complete.

Topics overview:

• Secure Data Sharing Fundamentals: Principles and frameworks for sharing data while maintaining security and privacy
• Secure Data Exchange Platforms: Overview of technologies that enable organizational data sharing
• Privacy-Preserving Techniques: Methods like anonymization and synthetic data generation that protect privacy while enabling sharing
• Collaborative Intelligence: How combining datasets across departments and sectors creates new insights impossible from isolated data
• Public Trust Building: Transparency measures that build confidence in how government uses and shares data
• Regulatory Frameworks: Understanding legal requirements and best practices for compliant data sharing
• Consent Models: Implementation of systems that allow individuals to control how their data is shared

Course Modules:

• Principles and Practices for Secure Data Sharing (65 minutes)
• Collaboration in Data-Driven Decision-Making (45 minutes)
• Best Practices and Regulatory Requirements for Data Sharing (35 minutes)

Course Certificate:

A certificate will be generated upon completing all course modules and evaluations.

Course Providers:

Data Governance in Africa Initiative, supported by the African Union, European Union, and implementing partners under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.

Portions of this course were developed with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including Synthesia, utilized between 7 May and 9 August 2025. These tools were employed to assist in the generation and design of instructional videos. All materials underwent thorough review and editing by Digital Nation to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with the intended learning outcomes.

License:

CC-BY-SA

Date of publication:

December 03, 2025