What is data governance?

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Data governance is the framework that defines how data is managed and controlled in an organization.
It sets rules for data ownership, access, quality, and security.
In one project, governance defined who could update master data and reports.
It helped avoid inconsistent definitions for metrics like revenue.
Data governance ensures data is accurate and trustworthy.
It also supports compliance with policies and regulations.
Clear governance improved collaboration between business and IT teams.
Overall, it enables confident data-driven decision-making.

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