The Data Administration Newsletter

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Determining the optimal administrative placement for a data governance program, and specifically a Non-Invasive Data Governance program, is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence its success.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month, we’re talking about the interplay between Data Governance and artificial intelligence (AI). Read last month’s column here.)

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The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unfortunately, a lot of data governance programs fail and there are many reasons why. The silver lining is that there are great lessons from these failures that we can learn from and make sure that we will avoid them in our data governance program.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Information technology (IT) plays a vital role in data governance by implementing and maintaining strategies to manage, protect, and responsibly utilize data. Through advanced technologies and tools, IT ensures that data is securely stored, backed up, and accessible to authorized personnel.

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Dataversity

MAY 8, 2023

As I’ve been working to challenge the status quo on Data Governance – I get a lot of questions about how it will “really” work. In 2019, I wrote the book “Disrupting Data Governance” because I firmly believe […] The post Dear Laura: How Will AI Impact Data Governance? appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the era where data powers digital transformation and informs the growing number of data products, it is critical that data practitioners have a common understanding of the things that make up a data governance program. The truth […]

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As a result, data owners are highly motivated to explore technologies in 2024 that can protect data from the moment it begins its journey in the source systems. From […] The post Trends in Data Governance and Security: What to Prepare for in 2024 appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MAY 17, 2022

There is… but one… Data Governance. Maybe you are one who believes that there is something called Master Data Governance, Information Governance, Metadata Governance, Big Data Governance, Customer [or insert domain name here] Data Governance, Data Governance 1.0 – 2.0 – 3.0,

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MAY 16, 2023

Non-Invasive Data Governance (NIDG), like the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, offers a mysterious and complex reality for organizations to navigate. I am often asked how it is possible to navigate these realities and implement NIDG in the real world. Just as the characters […]

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MAY 2, 2023

In my discussions with CIOs over the last several years, they have repeatedly told me that they strongly dislike traditional data governance. And asked at times, could they just be data custodians.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Companies have implemented a variety of corporate governance mechanisms to ensure effective decision-making and risk management. These include board […] The post The Emergence of Corporate Data Governance appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 15, 2021

I debated over whether to title this article Data Governance as a Puzzle … or Data Governance is a Puzzle. I selected the first option and decided to use this article to provide a comparison of data governance and good puzzles; rather than […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 19, 2022

Domain-specific data governance has been of focus lately in various industries. In this article, I simplify what it means and how it is done. What is Data Governance? If you ask twenty people in a room what data governance is, you might get twenty different answers.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The transition from hybrid to multi-cloud environments is more than just a buzzword: It’s a fundamental shift in how organizations manage and utilize their data. As these complex architectures evolve, the importance of robust multi-cloud data governance cannot be overstated.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

MARCH 16, 2021

The purpose of this article is to provide a model to conduct a self-assessment of your organization’s data environment when preparing to build your Data Governance program. Take the […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

What is Data Governance and How Do You Measure Success? Data governance is a system for answering core questions about data. It begins with establishing key parameters: What is data, who can use it, how can they use it, and why? But what […].

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Dataconomy

MARCH 29, 2023

In an era where data is king, the ability to harness and manage it effectively can make or break a business. A comprehensive data governance strategy is the foundation upon which organizations can build trust with their customers, stay compliant with regulations, and drive informed decision-making. What is data governance?

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Dataconomy

MARCH 29, 2023

In an era where data is king, the ability to harness and manage it effectively can make or break a business. A comprehensive data governance strategy is the foundation upon which organizations can build trust with their customers, stay compliant with regulations, and drive informed decision-making. What is data governance?

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 6, 2021

The business case for data governance has been made several times in these pages. There can be no disagreement that every company and every government office must have a data governance strategy in place. Establishing good data governance is not just about avoiding regulatory fines.

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Dataversity

JULY 7, 2023

But the widespread harnessing of these tools will also soon create an epic flood of content based on unstructured data – representing an unprecedented […] The post Navigating the Risks of LLM AI Tools for Data Governance appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Data Governance plays a crucial role in modern business, yet the approach to it is often mired in unhelpful misconceptions. While 61% of leaders indicate a desire to optimize Data Governance processes, only 42% think that they are on track to meet their goals.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Whether it’s financial data, personal health information, or customer data, organizations that generate and manage data must implement a comprehensive data governance strategy. A robust data governance policy ensures compliance and security and improves the quality of Business […]

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The Data Administration Newsletter

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It has been eight years plus since the first edition of my book, Non-Invasive Data Governance: The Path of Least Resistance and Greatest Success, was published by long-time TDAN.com contributor, Steve Hoberman, and his publishing company Technics Publications. That seems like a long time ago.

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Dataversity

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Growing companies often find themselves floating on an “ocean” of underutilized or misused data – data that doesn’t reach the people who would most benefit from it or reaches them at the wrong time. Preventing these issues is one of the primary objectives of Data Governance.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

However, if there is no strategy underlining how and why we collect data and who can access it, the value is lost. Ultimately, data governance is central to […] Not only that, but we can put our business at serious risk of non-compliance.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The current wave of AI is creating new ways of working, and research suggests that business leaders feel optimistic about the potential for measurable productivity and customer service improvements, as well as transformations in the way that […] The post Data Governance in the Age of Generative AI appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Alation

APRIL 25, 2023

That means if you haven’t already incorporated a plan for data governance into your long-term vision for your business, the time is now. Let’s take a closer look at what data governance is — and the top five mistakes to avoid when implementing it. 5 common data governance mistakes 1.

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insideBIGDATA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, the increasing complexity of the data landscape is making it a huge challenge to provide users and applications with fast access required, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JANUARY 17, 2024

Five years ago, the most comprehensive data governance law was passed in the U.S. Government federal agencies to designate a nonpolitical appointee as Chief Data Officer (CDO) to […] The Evidence Act requires U.S.

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Dataversity

JULY 14, 2023

Data Governance is a strategic approach to managing, protecting, and using a firm’s data assets. It encompasses processes, policies, strategies, and tools that govern how a firm collects, stores, accesses, and leverages data.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JUNE 15, 2021

Data Governance describes the practices and processes organizations use to manage the access, use, quality and security of an organizations data assets. The data-driven business era has seen a rapid rise in the value of organization’s data resources.

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Dataversity

JUNE 14, 2022

The post Data Governance at the Edge of the Cloud appeared first on DATAVERSITY. With that, I’ve long believed that for most large cloud platform providers offering managed services, such as document editing and storage, email services and calendar […].

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The Data Administration Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Fit for Purpose data has been a foundational concept of Data Governance for as long as I’ve been in the field…so that’s 10-15 years now. Most data quality definitions take Fit-for-Purpose as a given.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

JULY 6, 2021

A question was raised in a recent webinar about the role of the Data Architect and Data Modelers in a Data Governance program. My webinar with Dataversity was focused on Data Governance Roles as the Backbone of Your Program.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

AUGUST 15, 2023

Yes, let’s talk about data governance, that thing we love to hate. I just attended the 17th Annual Chief Data Officer and Information Quality Symposium in July, and there, I heard many creative suggestions for renaming data governance.

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Dataversity

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Data Governance has received much attention in both the academic and practitioner communities over the past 15 years. Compared to the even more recent concept of Data Governance, IT governance has evolved from the initial concept of corporate governance.

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The Data Administration Newsletter

APRIL 5, 2022

Data Governance is defined as the execution and enforcement of authority over the management of data and data-related assets.1 1 The terms “Data Mesh” and “Data Fabric” are the most recent examples of names being given to something that describes techniques to help organizations manage their data.

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