Effective Data Governance

Data is critical to ensuring the success of any business. A strong data governance programme can help any organization ensure that its data is high-quality, secure and accessible. Effective Data Governance is a step-by-step guide for new and established data professionals to prepare, design and implement a simplified data governance programme built to meet the needs of their organization. Having the right data governance framework allows organizations to take advantage of the data assets they already have. Beginning with an explanation of the importance of data governance and its challenges, this book covers how to plan your data governance approach, build a data governance framework and write a tailored data governance policy. This book also describes how to setup and identify the key roles and responsibilities connected to data in an organization. It shows you how to identify the right process, resolve data quality issues, manage data risk and controls and track your progress. With real-world examples on how to implement the right type of data governance programme, this actionable guide is the key to the successful use of data.