Datakontaktien

Datakontaktien is a term used in Nordic data governance contexts to describe the set of contact information associated with a data asset, dataset, or data processing activity. The word combines data with kontakt (contact) and a suffix that marks nominalization or definiteness in some Scandinavian languages. In practice, datakontaktien functions as the designated point of contact for data-related inquiries.

A typical datakontakt includes fields such as name, role, organization, email address, phone number, and preferred method of contact. In many organizations, the datakontakt also aligns with governance roles like data steward, data custodian, or person responsible for data protection, providing a clear channel for communication about data access, data quality, policy questions, or security incidents.

Purpose and usage: The primary purpose of a datakontakt is to establish accountability and facilitate communication between data users, data producers, stewards, controllers, and processors. Within data catalogs, governance platforms, or data-sharing agreements, each dataset or data asset may list its datakontakt to streamline access requests, policy clarifications, and incident reporting.

Variations and scope: The concept and terminology of datakontakt can vary by organization and country. Some environments may use explicit labels such as data steward, data custodian, information manager, or data protection officer for the role, with the datakontakt serving as the contact entry rather than the title itself.

Privacy and governance considerations: Datakontakt entries often contain personal data, so organizations apply appropriate access controls, data minimization, and retention policies in line with privacy regulations and internal governance standards.

See also: data governance, data steward, data catalog, data protection, GDPR.