def getKey(data, key, default=None):
    """
    Returns the key from the data if available or the given default.

    :param data: Data structure to inspect
    :type data: dict
    :param key: Key to lookup in dictionary
    :type key: str
    :param default: Default value to return when key is not set
    :type default: any

    """

    if key in data:
        return data[key]
    else:
        return default