data literacy (da·ta lit·er·a·cy) "the ability to read, understand, create, and communicate data as information" 

The University of Ottawa Data Literacy Research Institute is an interdisciplinary and bilingual hub, which brings together experts to conduct cutting-edge research and training on the current and future challenges that arise from inadequate data literacy. Insufficient data literacy skills:   

• threaten data quality, data preservation, and data interpretation, 
• undermine the democratic process through the spread of misinformation and misinterpretation, 
• promote ineffective communication, and, 
• lead to missed opportunities through increased inefficiencies.