Mastering the Art of Data Governance: Data Stewardship

To steer your organization toward data governance excellence, we present a comprehensive roadmap comprised of sixteen key milestones. Each step will take you closer to harnessing the full potential of your data while ensuring regulatory compliance and data security

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Step #7: Appoint data stewards responsible for specific data domains. They will be accountable for data quality and compliance within their areas.

how to appoint data stewards responsible for specific data domains

Responsibilities of Data Stewards

• Develop and implement data quality standards and procedures for their assigned data domain
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics
• Identify and resolve data quality issues
• Implement and enforce data privacy policies and procedures for their assigned data domain
• Train employees on data privacy policies and procedures
• Respond to data privacy incidents
• Stay up-to-date on data privacy regulations

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Data Stewards’ Accountability

Data stewards will be accountable for the quality and compliance of data within their assigned data domains. This will include:

• Ensuring that data is accurate, complete, consistent, and timely
• Ensuring that data is collected, used, and stored in accordance with data privacy regulations
• Responding to data quality and privacy issues promptly and effectively

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Benefits of Appointing Data Stewards

Appointing data stewards has several benefits, including:

• Improved data quality and compliance
• Reduced risk of data breaches and privacy incidents
• Increased employee understanding of data privacy policies and procedures
• Improved data governance and decision-making

By appointing data stewards, organizations can ensure that their data assets are managed effectively, compliantly, and in a manner that supports their business objectives.

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