Data should be entered once at source” – this implies some shift of data entry to departmental staff. Can ISIS predict how much demand will be put on departments and shifted away from central?
Initially, the functionality is likely to remain as it is. However, over time we may find that it is actually easier to distribute the data entry. For example, some current processes require that a multi-part form be coded and sent to the Registrar’s office for entry. It may take less effort to simply enter the data at the source. Even in instances of distributed data entry, the data custodian is still responsible for the validity and accuracy of the data.
