Information Governance vs. Data Governance  A frequent question that comes up in stakeholder engagement is, “What’s the difference between information governance and data governance?” An equally frequent question is, “Why does our firm need both information governance and data governance?”  …

Data lineage is a critical aspect of data governance that is often overlooked in law firms. It is essential for businesses to know where their data comes from, how it is produced, how it is transformed and moved through their …

Data is becoming an increasingly essential part of any business strategy in today’s digital age. It is the key to competitive advantage and can significantly impact a firm’s growth and success. However, to leverage the full potential of data, firms …

In today’s world, being data-driven is the new norm. Organisations across the globe are making efforts to become data-driven, but what does it really mean, and why do some firms prefer to use data-enabled?   Being data-driven means making decisions based …

Understanding the drivers When you sit down to write your business case for data governance, you will be thinking about the drivers for data governance and the benefits for the firm.   In a previous article, I explored what things, internal …