Introduction to data governance
Data governance is the set of processes, policies, standards, and practices that organizations use to manage their data ecosystem.
The roles involved in data governance vary depending on the size of the organization. In some cases, when the organization is not that big, data engineers are responsible for data governance. In other cases, when the organization is very big and requires a deeper understanding of legal aspects, usually there is a dedicated team called the data governance team.
data governance encompasses a wide spectrum of practices and principles, much like the vast realm of big data. If we want to implement data governance, understanding the underlying motivations behind implementing it is crucial. Implementing data governance with the wrong motivation usually leads to a wasted effort.
The motivations can be defined into three primary pillars:
- Usability
- Security
- Accountability
The preceding three primary...
