
How to run a data audit: a practical checklist for lean teams
A data audit is a periodic review of what data and dashboards you have, who owns them, and whether they're accurate and actually used. Here's how to run one.
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A data audit is a periodic review of what data and dashboards you have, who owns them, and whether they're accurate and actually used. Here's how to run one.

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