The Data Governance Podcast Should All Data be Governed?
Apr 29, 2025
Is all data worthy of governance? This discussion dives into the limitations of universal data governance, advocating for a targeted approach. Focusing on critical data can lead to better resource allocation and enhanced organizational performance. It's a thought-provoking take on how to streamline data management and maximize efficiency.
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Not All Data Needs Governance
- Not all data should be governed; it's unrealistic to govern everything due to organizational complexity.
- Focus governance efforts on key data to avoid delays and unnecessary obstacles for business.
Use Materiality for Governance
- Apply a materiality approach by categorizing data as critical, important, or not important.
- Govern critical data thoroughly and reduce governance for less important data to target resources efficiently.
Focus on High-Value Data
- Focus on governing data that adds the most value to the organization to get stakeholder buy-in.
- Prioritization helps engage support from business areas and improves organizational efficiency.