Foundations of Data Governance
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Understanding Data Governance Framework: A Data Governance Framework is a structured approach that an organization uses to manage, protect, and ensure the quality and integrity of its data assets. It includes a set of policies, processes, and procedures that guide how data is collected, stored, used, and shared within the organization. The framework is essential for ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance with regulations.

 

Properties of an Effective Data Governance Framework:

  • Better Decision-Making: The framework should enable informed business decisions by ensuring high-quality data.
  • Stakeholder Protection: Safeguards the needs of data stakeholders by ensuring transparency in processes.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduces friction, builds standard, repeatable processes, and coordinates efforts to reduce costs.
  • Transparency and Compliance: Establishes clear processes and standards that support regulatory compliance.

 

Advantages of a Data Governance Framework:

  • Collaboration: Fosters collaboration across the organization to align data assets with corporate goals.
  • Planning and Control: Helps in planning, controlling, and overseeing the entire data estate.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Provides a solid foundation for meeting compliance requirements.
  • Efficiency: Promotes efficient data monitoring and management.

 

Examples of Data Governance Frameworks:

  • DGI Framework: Developed by the Data Governance Institute, it includes 10 universal components addressing the “why,” “what,” “who,” and “how” of data governance, ensuring comprehensive data management.
  • Wheel Model: Another framework example that places data governance at the center, surrounded by nine knowledge areas, including data architecture management and database operations management, representing a holistic approach to data management.

 

 

Mnemonic Reviewer:

  • Framework (Data Governance Framework)
  • Properties (Properties of an Effective Framework)
  • Advantages (Advantages of the Framework)
  • DGI (DGI Framework Example)
  • Wheel (Wheel Model Example)

(“FPADW” to remember the key aspects and examples of Data Governance Frameworks.)

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