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Is Your Data Understood and Compliant?
A quick guide to ensure your data is clearly defined, well-governed, and meets compliance requirements
Defining & Understanding Your Data
Challenge: Different teams interpret data differently, leading to inconsistencies.
- Have we standardized key data definitions across business units?
- Do we have a business glossary that is accessible and easy to use?
- Can business users confidently use data without IT intervention?
Assigning Ownership & Accountability
Challenge: Without clear ownership, data quality and governance break down.
- Is data ownership clearly defined for critical business data?
- Are there data stewards in place to maintain governance processes?
- Do teams know who to contact for data-related issues?
Managing Compliance Proactively
Challenge: Compliance becomes reactive instead of built-in, increasing risk.
- Are our data policies aligned with relevant compliance frameworks?
- Can we quickly demonstrate compliance during an audit?
- Are compliance processes automated rather than manually enforced?
Making Data Accessible & Governed
Challenge: If teams can’t access or trust data, governance efforts fail.
- Can business users easily search and access governed data?
- Do we have clear visibility into data lineage and ownership?
- Are data quality and governance metrics being tracked in real-time?
