Establishing data stewardship principles and standardizing data incident management

Data stewardship principles serve as the foundation for the effective management, control, and protection of an organization’s critical data assets. These principles provide a direction that guides the development of policies, procedures, and practices to ensure data is used and maintained in a manner that aligns with the organization’s objectives. Importantly, the data steward plays a pivotal role in this setting. As custodians of data, they are responsible for its quality, integrity, and security. They foster collaboration among data producers and consumers, ensuring everyone adheres to these principles. Thus, establishing robust data stewardship principles is not just a nice-to-have but a critical component in the successful realization of a company’s data-driven agenda. The importance of these principles and the role of data stewards become even more significant as we move toward...