Technical GlossaryData Science and Data Management

Data Governance

The enterprise framework for managing data through ownership, quality, access, usage, and control principles.

Data governance is the management framework that treats data not merely as a technical asset, but as a strategic enterprise resource. Data ownership, quality accountability, access rights, standards, lifecycle control, and compliance rules all fall within this scope. Without strong governance, data initiatives may achieve short-term wins but struggle to create sustainable enterprise value. Data governance is the core mechanism that transforms data chaos into a controlled data ecosystem.