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Why do we need data governance?

Why do we need data governance?

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Why do we need data governance?

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- Look, let's get right to the point. Why do we even need data governance? We've been managing data on computer systems since way back in the 20th century. And we've done okay with it, right? The truth is whether we call it data governance or not, every organization has some form of oversight for the data it handles. It could be as simple as knowing that someone backs up the data or where the data is and who has access to it. On the other hand, an organization might prioritize the use and management of data and have entire teams, suites of tools, and codified processes assigned to it. Data governance, informal and formal, spans a wide continuum of adoption techniques. It all comes down to this. Is data being fully managed in the organization? And is the value being realized? A lot has changed in recent years that makes this question much more relevant today. First, every organization now uses digital technology. I could…

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