Click to learn more about author Laura Madsen. Welcome to the Dear Laura blog series! As I’ve been working to challenge the status quo on Data Governance – I get a lot of questions about how it will “really” work. I’ll be sharing these questions and answers via this DATAVERSITY® series. Last year I wrote […]
Is a Proactive Approach Best for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity?
Click to learn more about author Ashok Sharma. The dependence on the internet and the constant connection with cyberspace make personal data vulnerable to issues people and businesses are unaware of. Companies today are a storehouse for extensively valuable data – from employees’ data to the business’s financial data to corporate intelligence to customer information. […]
What Is a Data Architect?
A data architect provides clear specifications, models, and definitions, translating a business’ Data Strategy into a Data Architecture and implementing this structure to align with an organization’s Data Governance. An architect is one who designs and advises on the construction of something. Data architects take an organization’s raw data and data assets and builds a […]
Press Release: The 2021 DGIQ Conference Is Now Accepting Presentation Proposals
May 26, 2021 – DATAVERSITY Education, LLC opened the Call for Presentations today for the 2021 Data Governance & Information Quality Conference (DGIQ), which is scheduled to be held December 6-10, 2021, at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, Calif. Proposals must be received by July 16, 2021, in order to be considered. […]
Tools for Quick Wins with Data Architecture and Data Governance
Data Governance can have various definitions, depending on the audience. To many, Data Governance consists of committee meetings and stewardship roles. To others, it focuses on technical Data Management and controls. Holistic Data Governance combines both of these aspects, and a robust Data Architecture and associated diagrams can be the “glue” that binds business and […]
RWDG Webinar: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Metadata Framework
To view just the slides from this presentation, click HERE>> About the Webinar A metadata framework delivers an improved understanding of metadata and how it is structured to improve the value of data. The development of a metadata framework must be easy to replicate for all of the critical data elements of the organization. The […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Navigating the Multi-Billion-Dollar Big Data Industry
Analysts predict the big data market will grow by over $100 billion by 2025 due to more and more companies investing in technology to drive more business decisions from big data collection.
Defining Principles, Elements, and Roles and Responsibilities in a Data Governance Policy
In previous blog posts, we defined the purpose, scope, and objectives of a Data Governance policy. In this blog post, we will complete the remaining sections needed for an effective Data Governance policy.
What Is Data Ethics?
Data Ethics describe a code of behavior, specifically what is right and wrong, encompassing the following: Data Handling: generation, recording, curation, processing, dissemination, sharing, and use. Algorithms: AI, artificial agents, machine learning, and robots. Corresponding Practices: responsible innovation, programming, hacking, and professional codes. Data Ethics build on the foundation provided by computer and information ethics, but […]
Requirements for Confident Cloud Migration
Businesses must address the challenges of cloud migration through the lenses of data integrity, security, and sovereignty. While it may be a pain, it will enable you to make better, long-term business decisions confidently.