For data quality purposes, it is important that the data is adequately checked at this stage. IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> allows information managers to control permissions for the Workbench and other areas of IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> through the management of users and roles. With multiple permission levels for the Workbench, different users can be assigned different permissions, allowing programmes to implement a data-entry workflow that distinguishes between data entry and data verification roles. It is recommended to set up a permission structure that reserves approval authority for Data Entry Forms for the most trusted users.
For data quality purposes, it is important that the data is adequately checked at this stage. IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> allows information managers to control permissions for the Workbench and other areas of IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> through the management of users and roles. With multiple permission levels for the Workbench, different users can be assigned different permissions, allowing programmes to implement a data-entry workflow that distinguisheses between data entry and data verification roles. It is recommended to set up a permission structure that reserves approval authority for Data Entry Forms for the most trusted users.
Table 6. Typical IMSMANG Roles
Role
Description
Data Entry Users whose primary function is to enter Data Entry Forms and other data into the system. This role may or may not include the ability to approve Data Entry Forms.
Data Verification Users who typically perform quality checks on the data entered by Data Entry users. This role is often responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data entered and approving Data Entry Forms.
Operations Users who typically browse for information within IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> to make operational decisions. Operations users may sometimes be grouped by function (for example, education, clearance or victim assistance). These users often perform searches for data, generate reports and analyze the data to support operational needs.
System Administrator Users who perform information management-specific functions such as creating Data Entry Form templates, designing reports, backing up and restoring data and other technical functions.
Guest Users with essentially read-only access to browse data.
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