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Data Health Checklist

Assess your organisation's data maturity in 10 minutes. Work through each item and identify the gaps holding your business back.

1Data Collection

  • All key business events are tracked (sales, signups, drop-offs).
  • Data is collected consistently across all channels.
  • Data collection is automated — no manual entry for core metrics.

2Data Storage & Quality

  • Data is stored in a centralised location (warehouse / database).
  • Duplicate or inconsistent records are identified and managed.
  • Data is validated at the point of entry.

3Reporting & Dashboards

  • Leadership has a live KPI dashboard they check regularly.
  • Reports are generated automatically — not manually every week.
  • Every team can access the data they need without asking IT.

4Data Culture

  • Decisions in meetings are backed by data, not just opinion.
  • There is a clear owner for data quality in the organisation.
  • The team has basic data literacy (can read charts, ask data questions).

5Security & Compliance

  • Access to sensitive data is role-based and audited.
  • Customer data is handled in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Data is backed up and recovery processes are tested.

How to Score

12–15 items: Strong data foundation. Ready to scale.

⚠️ 7–11 items: Good start — key gaps to address for growth.

🚨 0–6 items: Significant gaps. Data is likely costing you growth.