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The principles of data governance

The principles of data governance

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The principles of data governance

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- Let's look at three of the core principles of data governance. They are transparency, accountability, and standardization. I'll begin with the principle of transparency. Everyone within an organization, and those who interact with the organization from the outside, should be able to understand and be advised in a timely manner of the processes and impacts of data governance. Transparency is essential for avoiding surprises, to gain buy-in from those impacted, and to build trust in the organization. Transparency should include being clear on why things are being done and the value of those actions. As an example, an organization may have an information security policy that clearly states what kind of data must never be displayed on its public website. The policy should state why this is important and how it's being enforced. Data governance is a positive topic, and that means we want to be open and clear about it…

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