Top 3 Pillars Used To Build Data Trust In Data Governance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     📚 Table of Contents

• 1️⃣ Introduction to Data Governance
• 2️⃣ Why It Matters
• 3️⃣ Beginner Principles
• 4️⃣ Governance Framework & Podcasts
• 5️⃣ Free Resources & Newsletter
• 6️⃣ Final Takeaway

Data Governance for Beginners

Data governance covers the policies, processes, and responsibilities that guide how data is collected, stored, used, and protected.

It answers questions like: ✅ Who owns this data? ✅ Is it accurate? ✅ Who can access it? It’s not just an IT thing — it’s an organizational effort.

🛠️ Why It Matters (Even for Beginners)

• Better decisions
• Stronger compliance
• Higher data quality
• Increased trust across teams
• Fewer errors — and fewer surprises
• Reduces expenditure/less overhead costs

If you’re working with customer data, reports, analytics, or AI models… this matters.

🪜 The 4 Essentials Every Beginner Should Know

1️⃣ Data Ownership:

Assign someone responsible for the accuracy and use of key datasets.

2️⃣ Data Quality Rules:

Define what “good data” means — complete, valid, consistent, and timely.

3️⃣ Access Controls:

Ensure the right people can view or edit the right data.

4️⃣ Documentation & Standards:

Keep records of definitions, processes, and data flows.

🎧 Governance Framework & Podcasts

Podcast: Building Trust In Data Governance (Infoverity)

Audio Video Podcast: 3 Pillars of Data Trust in Data Governance (DataViz Explorer)

📰 Free Resources & Newsletter

Newsletter edition: Download PDF

🚀 Final Takeaway

Data governance isn’t about control — it’s about Empowering teams with trusted data so they can work smarter. Start small, build consistency, and let governance grow with the organization.

— DataViz Explorer Team