Data governance
Data governance processes manage the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems. These processes rely on detailed internal data standards and policies that also control data usage. Learn about the latest data governance processes and strategies to ensure data is consistent, trustworthy and properly protected.
Top Stories
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News
11 Jul 2024
Data quality specialist Soda secures $14M to fuel expansion
The Europe-based vendor intends to use its latest funding to shift its growth focus to the U.S. while also continuing to invest in its AI-fueled observability platform. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2024
Databricks launches generative AI tools, including assistant
The vendor's assistant and automatically generated metadata descriptions together enable users to work with data using natural language and receive accurate outputs in response. Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 May 2018
GDPR compliance requirements drive new winds of data privacy
Hello, GDPR. May 25 is the witching hour for enforcement of the EU's much-discussed GDPR compliance requirements -- and it's a harbinger of more changes to come. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Six data risk management steps for GDPR compliance
By layering data risk management processes into your data governance framework, you can ensure the personally identifiable information your company stores meets GDPR compliance rules. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2018
AP uses data.world platform to spread data journalism
Data journalism reporters need tools that deliver quick context for stories on deadline. A data collaboration platform from data.world helps the Associated Press meet such needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2018
GDPR rules can spur broader steps to protect sensitive data
Companies need to make compliance with GDPR's requirements on managing personal data a priority, but they should also work to implement wider data protection efforts in the future. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Data integrity protection spurs greater security spending
As hacking, ransomware and malware attacks mount, companies place big data protection and integrity among the primary reasons for increased spending on security software. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
GDPR requirements put focus on data ethics, governance
The General Data Protection Regulation makes privacy paramount and reinforces the practice of good data governance. Will a new focus on data ethics be an important side effect? Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
U.S. data protection laws fall short in the age of big data
Data breaches and a history of data abuse led the EU to adopt GDPR, but it might take massive scale data security crises for the U.S. to legislate similar data protection laws. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Apr 2018
IoT, edge computing spawn new security issues
As real-time big data increasingly hitches up to internet of things, edge computing power and fog nodes, a whole new layer of security threats emerges. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2018
GDPR mandates push data quality improvement into IT spotlight
Data quality issues cost companies significant amounts of money in lost revenue and added expenses, and their impact will only get bigger when the EU starts enforcing its GDPR law. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Mar 2018
IT, others focus efforts as GDPR implementation date looms
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation is meant to bring better data privacy to bear in the age of big data. How GDPR implementation will proceed remains to be seen. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Mar 2018
What does the GDPR definition of personal data include?
The definition of personal data in the EU's GDPR data protection rules is broad enough to include any type of data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify a person. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2018
Data expert: GDPR deadline is an opportunity, not a burden
There is stress as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline nears, but the GDPR privacy movement is a good thing for data policies, advises consultant Daragh O Brien. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2018
Data catalog software takes open data initiative to the streets
Data catalog software from Alation helped San Diego's chief data officer open up the city's data to residents, as well as city planners and other government workers. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
Chief data officer jobs call for nurturing data ethos in companies
In many organizations, chief data officer jobs centered on defense against risk are giving way to ones emphasizing innovation. To do so, CDOs must nurture a data culture, MIT panelists said. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
24 Oct 2016
How to determine which data governance tool best meets your needs
This buyer's guide provides insights to help you determine if your organization could benefit from data governance software and how to navigate the buying process. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2016
Examining the top data governance tools on the market
Expert John Ladley examines the leading data governance software products, comparing and contrasting their features to help you determine which tool will best meet your needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2016
Alation Data Catalog helps provide collaborative data governance
Alation Data Catalog provides business analysts and data stewards with search and discovery, governance and collaboration functionality, and automates many data governance tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2016
What you should know about Collibra Data Governance Center
Collibra Data Governance Center is a repository- and workflow-oriented data governance platform that also offers features for data management and data stewardship. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Aug 2016
How to narrow down your choices for buying a data governance tool
Evaluating and selecting a data governance tool depends on not only features and functionality, but also how you will use the tool to add value to your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Apr 2016
What to know about the IBM Information Governance Catalog
IBM's Information Governance Catalog provides organizations with a workflow-oriented data governance tool for organizing, managing and accessing their data assets. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2016
Data quality metrics a governance must, managers say
Data governance managers who spoke during an online conference said that tracking business-oriented metrics on data quality improvement is a key to success in governance efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2014
Identifying data quality issues via data profiling, reasonability
In a book excerpt, author Laura Sebastian-Coleman explores data profiling, data issue management and using reasonability checks in assessing quality. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2014
Dissecting data measurement: Key metrics for assessing data quality
In a book excerpt, data quality architect Laura Sebastian-Coleman explains data assessment terminology and details a framework for measuring quality. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2014
Using data profiling techniques -- and estimating the effort required
Data profiling is a key part of data quality efforts. Here's a simple formula for calculating the amount of time needed to profile a data set. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 Oct 2013
Quiz: Improving your data governance and data stewardship program
Do you know what it takes for an effective data governance structure to take root in an organization? Take this quiz and find out. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2012
Data stewardship program: Quality booster, but a hard step for many
While data stewardship can help improve the quality of corporate data, analysts say there's more talk than action when it comes to adopting the concept. Continue Reading
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Quiz
23 Jul 2008
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance quiz: Are you SOX savvy?
Test your knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance concepts and software by taking a SOX quiz. Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Jul 2008
Creating successful data stewardship programs, with Jill Dyché
Learn how data stewardship fits into data governance and data quality management programs, from Jill Dyché. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2008
How much historical data is enough?
There are many factors that impact the amount of historical data a corporation requires. Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Oct 2007
Data quality and governance management quiz
Test your knowledge of data quality and data governance management concepts, trends and vendor news in this short quiz. When you are done, check your answers and read detailed explanations for each response. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2006
Backup failure: Five reasons backups fail and tips for prevention
Media failure, human error and hardware failure are among the most common reasons backups fail. Learn what you can do to prevent these issues and others to perform legitimate, usable backups. Continue Reading
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