Day 28 - The Importance of Data Governance

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6–8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. On Day 28, we look into the crucial importance of data governance in compliance and cybersecurity. As data generation increases, businesses must enhance their efforts in managing, organizing, and preserving data to meet regulatory obligations and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and adherence to legal standards. We discuss the growing trend of converging compliance, data governance, and cyber security and the necessity of breaking down organizational silos for effective collaboration. Business and legal teams rely on well-managed data to make informed decisions, analyze trends, and measure key performance indicators. The episode also covers the challenges in gaining buy-in from the ELT and the vital process of transforming corporate culture to prioritize data governance and cybersecurity. We touch on the complexities of regional data privacy laws inspired by GDPR and emphasize the importance of understanding specific regulations for compliance. With key takeaways, including the significance of data preservation, the intertwined nature of compliance, data governance, and cybersecurity, and the urgency for organizations to prioritize data governance, this episode is packed with essential insights for compliance professionals. Key highlights: The Role of Data Governance in Compliance and Cybersecurity Data Governance and ESG Understanding Data Privacy Laws Resources: Click here to receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, for listeners to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices