Data and documentation

Good data and documentation practices are essential for the effective and efficient operation of any business. It can also help businesses in meeting any compliance or regulatory requirements which may apply.

As businesses increasingly embrace technological change, data management has become a fundamental business concern. There are several types of data and documentation management tools in the market that are ideal for small to medium businesses. These help owners and managers gain rich insights about the business and support informed decisions on the strategy and future direction of the company.

Equally important are data security protocols to manage data, and to avoid misuse and breaches of business and client information. 

This module provides the knowledge and guidelines to address common concerns and select appropriate tools when implementing effective data and documentation management in your business.

Key Topics

• Contemporary data technologies
• Data and documentation practices
• Data security protocols
• Risks of breaching the Privacy Act

This course consists of one online course and one online assessment.

This module forms the Practice Management component of the My Firm. My Future. Framework. It is designed to complement other modules in the My Firm. My Future. suite.