The Data Governance Podcast Who Owns the Data in the Data Product?
Jul 15, 2025
Discover the complex world of data ownership in data products. The discussion highlights the critical role of data product owners in navigating challenges. It delves into the importance of maintaining original data ownership to avoid conflicts. Gain insights into enhancing governance structures and ensuring accountability in data management.
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Complexity of Data Ownership in Products
- Data product owners understand data products but owning the data itself is complex.
- Data ownership isn't straightforward, and data products add complexity to this challenge.
Pilot Project Revealed Data Product Demand
- During a data mesh pilot project, increased demand for data products quickly emerged.
- This showed data products help business stakeholders access valuable data more easily.
One Data Owner Principle
- Avoid having multiple owners for the same data to prevent chaos and complexity.
- Ensure there is one clear data owner for each piece of data across products.