Data is critical to ensuring the success of any business. A strong data governance programme can help any organization ensure that its data is high-quality, secure and accessible.

Effective Data Governance is a step-by-step guide for mid to senior data professionals to design a simplified data governance programme that meet the needs of their organization. Covering all of the processes, roles, standards and metrics to ensure the effective and efficient use of data within an organization, data governance is essential for every business. Beginning with an explanation of the importance of data governance and its challenges, this book covers how to plan your data governance approach, build a data governance framework and write a tailored data governance policy.

This book also describes how to setup and identify the key roles and responsibilities connected to data in an organization. It shows you how to identify the right process, resolve data quality issues, manage data risk and controls and track your progress. With real-world examples on how to implement the right type of data governance programme, this actionable guide is the key to the successful use of data.