Data Governance Universe
Every organization lives in a universe of data constantly expanding, accelerating, and connecting.
But for this universe to remain stable, trustworthy, and valuable, it must be built on a strong foundation.
This foundation is formed by four essential pillars, each supporting a different dimension of how data works, flows, and creates impact.
Together, they create order out of complexity.
They turn chaos into clarity.
They transform raw information into meaningful insight.
Data Governance Pillar
Data Governance provides the strategic and operational foundation that ensures data is managed consistently and responsibly across the organization.
Foundational Areas:
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Governance Tools
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Policies & Standards
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Data Bodies
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Data Literacy
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Monitoring Services & KPIs
Core Capabilities:
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Business Processes
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Data Ownership
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Business Metadata
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Data Definitions
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Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
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Change Management
Data Quality Pillar
Data Quality ensures that data is fit for purpose, reliable, and trustworthy through transparent monitoring and well-defined controls.
Foundational Areas:
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Data Quality Tool
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DQ Observability
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DQ Monitoring
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DQ Rules
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Profiling
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Anomaly Detection
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Structure Checks
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Integration Checks
Core Capabilities:
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DQ Issue identification & lifecycle
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DQ Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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DQ Remediation Action
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DQ Reporting
Data Architecture & Operation Pillar
This pillar defines how data is structured, stored, transformed, and delivered, across the entire ecosystem.
Foundational Areas:
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Architecture & Operation Tools
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Business Architecture Taxonomy
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Technical Metadata
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Data Modeling
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Data Product
Core Capabilities:
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Data Engineering
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Data Lineage
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System Data Life-Cycle (SDLC)
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Data Domain / Business Capabilities
Data Protection Pillar
Data Protection ensures the privacy, confidentiality, and security of all information assets throughout their lifecycle.
Foundational Areas:
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Data Protection Tool
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Data Classification
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Global Retention Schedules
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Data Processing Register (DPR)
Core Capabilities:
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DPIA
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DSAR
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Access Management
Here is the story of each pillar and why your organization depends on them.
🟩 1. Data Governance — The Pillar of ClarityIn every universe.
There must be structure.Data Governance is the framework that brings clarity to complexity.It defines how data is managed, who is responsible for it, and which rules guide its use.This pillar ensures that decisions are consistent, transparent, and aligned across the entire organization.It provides direction, accountability, and stability, allowing data to evolve without losing integrity.Data
Governance is the compass that keeps the universe on course.
