Johanna Winqvist
Microsoft, Modern Workplace
For organisations that are impacted by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), protecting the privacy of individuals is no longer just good business practice; it’s a legal obligation.
So, how do you implement an effective data governance program that is proactive, reactive and future-proofs data security?
Data is a valuable corporate resource, but under the GDPR any personal data collected by an organisation that pertains to customers, potential customers, employees and others comes with significant responsibilities.
Of course, there is more to data governance than just processes and practices. It’s important to keep in mind the guiding principles on which data governance is founded. These include: integrity, transparency, auditability, accountability, stewardship, standardisation and change management.
Initially, the assignment of roles is probably the one of the most important aspects to developing a successful data governance program. Eventually though, the automation of more processes, using intelligent, secure enterprise-grade cloud products will reduce user involvement and costs, as well as shifting the focus away from the details of compliance to security excellence.
Managing information effectively to meet internal and external compliance requirements is more complex today than ever, due to the exponential growth in the amount of data coupled with new regulations, such as those imposed by the GDPR.
That’s why we’ve produced a digestible eBook to help executives create an effective data governance plan and prepare the way for security excellence. It covers:
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Johanna Winqvist
Microsoft, Modern Workplace
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Johanna Winqvist
Microsoft, Modern Workplace
