How Data Stewardship Can Help Your Organization

Data stewardship is an essential component of any organization’s data management strategy. It is a critical part of ensuring that data is accurate, secure, and accessible. It involves managing and overseeing all aspects of the data life cycle, from creation, collection, preparation, and usage to data storage and deletion. Data stewardship holds significant importance for an organization as it leverages data as a valuable resource and asset to help achieve strategic goals and objectives. It contributes to enhancing the quality, reliability, and consistency of data throughout the organization. Furthermore, it assures compliance with data regulations, policies, and standards, safeguarding the data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Lastly, data stewardship plays a vital role in fostering a data-driven culture, empowering data users and consumers, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the organization.

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