048. What are Personal databases and what issues must we be aware of?

Personal/User Databases. These are databases that are developed, used and maintained primarily by individual users. Some of the key issues with departmental Personal include:

·        Should the Application be purchased or developed in-house?

·        If it is developed in-house, should it be developed by the IT department or the user?

·        What data is required and how should it be designed?

·        Who will be responsible for the database management?