Data Governance

Data Governance plays a key role in ensuring data is managed. Data Governance as defined by DAMA is 

"the exercise of authority and control (planning, monitoring, and enforcement) over the management of data assets. "

The successful management of data requires a program that includes:

Strategy

Policy

Standards and quality

Oversight

Compliance

Issue management

Data management projects for improvement

Data Asset Valuation

The goals of data governance are to bring about a sustainable program of work that is embedded in the day to day management of data. Together this should be measured to ensure improvements can be demonstrated and show positive financial impact.

Azure has Governance features and services to explore.