For data to be meaningful, it must be complete, accurate, and valid. We strive to protect the data that drives reports and analyses to ensure that organizations can make the best decisions. However, those who are responsible for data management of pipeline systems understand the challenges involved in balancing data security with making sure that it can be updated in a timely fashion.
It is not enough to merely lock users out once your data is in a good state. As maintenance is done on assets in the field, it is essential to update the information in your GIS as quickly as possible to make sure that the data consumers in your organization have access to is the most accurate, complete, and valid information possible.