Back to Glossary Data Governance The set of organizational policies, processes, standards, roles, and technologies that manage data assets to ensure they are accurate, consistent, secure, compliant, and trustworthy throughout their lifecycle. Effective data governance defines who owns data, how it’s classified, where it resides, how long it’s retained, and who can access it, creating the foundation for reliable analytics,… The set of organizational policies, processes, standards, roles, and technologies that manage data assets to ensure they are accurate, consistent, secure, compliant, and trustworthy throughout their lifecycle. Effective data governance defines who owns data, how it’s classified, where it resides, how long it’s retained, and who can access it, creating the foundation for reliable analytics, AI, and regulatory compliance.