Datakaarteille

Datakaarteille is a concept used in Finnish-language discussions of data presentation and cataloging. It describes a card-based representation of data assets within interfaces such as data catalogs, dashboards, or data marketplaces. Each card encapsulates essential information about a data asset and serves as a gateway to more detailed resources. The approach emphasizes modularity, readability, and quick assessment of value and risk.

Common elements on a datakaarteille card include a title or name, data steward or owner, data source or lineage, update date, data type or dataset category, access level or licensing, and relevant tags or keywords. Cards may also show quick metrics like size, refresh frequency, sample records, or quality flags, and they typically offer actions such as open, request access, or view lineage.

Usage: In data catalogs, datakaarteille cards support rapid discovery and comparison, enabling users to scan many assets and identify candidates for further analysis. In dashboards and marketplaces, they facilitate navigation and governance workflows by linking to detailed documentation, lineage graphs, or data dictionaries.

Design and governance considerations: Card design should balance information density with clarity, and support for search, filtering, and accessibility. Metadata completeness and quality are critical, as is enforcing privacy and access controls to prevent exposure of sensitive information. Consistency across cards improves usability and trust.