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data governance

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A set of processes that ensures that important data assets are formally managed throughout the enterprise.

MWENY DFS Part 500 (NYCRR Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 500)

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Information Technology Laboratory Computer Security Resource Center Glossary

A set of processes that ensures that data assets are formally managed throughout the enterprise. A data governance model establishes authority and management and decision making parameters related to the data produced or managed by the enterprise.

NIST Big Data Interoperability Framework

refers to a system, including policies, people, practices, and technologies, necessary to ensure data management within an organization

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