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Data governance (DG) 1.0 has struggled to get off the ground, but now DG is required for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance, so businesses need a new approach to achieve data governance success. When properly implemented, data governance is an empowering tool for businesses. But for many organizations just getting started with DG, implementation...

Risk management is crucial for any data-driven business. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller famously said, “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.” This statement struck a chord when first spoken in 2012, and the strings are still ringing. As data continues to be more deeply...

Data Governance 1.0 has been too isolated to be truly effective, and so a new, collaborative data governance approach is necessary. This rings especially true when considering the imminent implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Compliance is required from all EU-based companies and those trading with the EU. It’s extremely likely that your...

With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect soon, organizations can use it as a catalyst in developing digital trust. Data breaches are increasing in scope and frequency, creating PR nightmares for the organizations affected. The more data breaches, the more news coverage that stays on consumers’ minds. The Equifax breach and subsequent stock...

With the May 2018 deadline for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) fast approaching, enterprise architecture (EA), should be high on the priority list for organizations that handle the personal data of citizens in any European Union state. GDPR compliance requires an overview of why and how personal data is collected, stored, processed and accessed....