Data storage and protection

Performance analysts must give serious thought to the following questions:

• what data is being collected?
• how long is it being stored?
• how much personal data is involved?
• how safe is the data?

Data should only be collected and stored if it is being used for a purpose, and should only be kept for as long as it is needed. Collection and storage of personal data can be governed by different guidelines in different regions and comes with various legal responsibilities. Regulations like GDPR may apply in your regions and it is important to understand your responsibilities: https://www.coacha.co.uk/au/More/GDPR-in-Sport

When planning the reporting and sharing of data and footage, it is important to communicate with your coaches about what is needed and what the priorities will be. There will be tools available to all budgets to share footage and reports, but data must be able to be stored securely, especially if it involves personal data.