What’s the problem with emails? In our setting as it relates to survivor data protection, the problem is we spend all this time talking about protecting survivor data and confidentiality, safe data management, safe data storage – all for nothing when we then send emails with identifying information about survivors in it. Listen to this episode to learn more about why this is a dangerous practice and what you should advocate for instead.

Data triangulation is the practice of reviewing and validating findings by looking at multiple sources of data related to one topic or issue. In this episode, we talk about the sociological history of data triangulation as a process of combining data from different sources to understand a social phenomenon. We talk about other data sources to consider and guidance for comparing findings. What hypotheses does this data support or negate? Are there biases or limitations in the data we should acknowledge? What are other explanations? Does this lead to something we can take action on?

Data mapping, also called information mapping, is the practice of visual representing the inputs, outputs, resources and flow of data. It can be highly beneficial when starting to implement the GBVIMS or when your program structure or coordination responsibilities change to conduct an information management mapping exercise. This is a constructive first step in designing the flow of a functional information system and will help in later planning. In this episode we talk about the process and the importance and practical steps. You can also learn more by watching our video short on the topic: https://youtu.be/KeMyjtGdJE0

In this episode, we're talking all things breaches. What is a breach? What is the spectrum of breaches? How do you resolve a breach of the information sharing protocol? Listen, learn, and prevent breaches from happening in the first place.

Data protection is the act of protecting personal information in how it is collected, stored, used, and shared. It is a crucial component of upholding our responsibility to survivors in ensuring their control of their data and protecting what data they have consented to be shared. In this episode, learn about the importance, when data is protected, and an overview of tools available.

In this episode, we discussed the recent Guardian article from the Secret Aid Worker blog that poses the question: do we take data protection of vulnerable populations seriously? Read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2017/jun/13/secret-aid-worker-we-dont-take-data-protection-of-vulnerable-people-seriously

Case management is the core function of gender-based violence response programming. In this episode, Meghan O'Connor talks about the recently released Inter-Agency Gender-Based Violence Case Management Guidelines (available at gbvresponders.org)

This is the second in our series of Linking Data Analysis with Programming - covering how the GBVIMS inter-agency group used their data to inform their coordination, advocacy and response. Read the whole story here: http://www.gbvims.com/learn-more/linking-data-analysis-to-programming/

The Child Protection Information Management System is a practical, field-level tool that supports effective and timely case management of individual vulnerable children. It is comprised of database software and accompanying resources and guidance documents. In this episode, we talk all things CPIMS and get a peek into how the CPIMS and GBVIMS relate.

From initial assessment to care and maintenance, learn about the process and what you can expect in rolling out the GBVIMS