Enterprise-Level Data Governance and Compliance

As organizations continue to generate and consume vast amounts of data, it has become increasingly important to manage this data in a strategic and structured manner. This is where data governance comes in, providing a framework for managing data as a valuable organizational asset. With data governance practices in place, we can ensure that an organization’s data is accurate, secure, and accessible, while also complying with relevant regional or industry-specific regulations. Without proper data governance practices, we run the risk of struggling with disparate data sources and inaccurate data and having difficulties in ensuring data privacy and security. As such, data governance and compliance have become essential components of any organization’s data strategy.

In this chapter, you will learn about the importance of data governance, the roles involved in its implementation, and tools such as Microsoft Purview that can...