Most CIOs know that mishandled data can lead to financial, reputational, legal, and all sorts of other troubles. That’s why having a strong data governance policy, one that ensures security and compliance yet is also accessible and manageable, is a top priority for any organization that’s committed to data integrity and preservation.
Unfortunately, because data governance requirements and practices are still evolving, it’s easy for IT leaders to fall into pitfalls that, over time, can undermine even the best intended planning efforts. To keep your organization from falling into a trap that can render its data governance policy ineffective or even dangerous, keep an eye out for the following seven common mistakes that must be avoided at all costs.
