This data governance policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.
Sample of our data governance policy template:
DATA GOVERNANCE POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Data Governance Policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for the effective management, protection, and responsible use of data within [COMPANY NAME]. This Policy aims to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations while promoting data-driven decision-making. SCOPE This Policy applies to all employees, contractors, vendors, and authorized individuals who access, handle, or manage data on behalf of [COMPANY NAME]. It encompasses data of all types, including but not limited to customer data, employee data, financial data, and intellectual property. DATA OWNERSHIP Data ownership and responsibility will be assigned to designated data stewards or data custodians within the organization. Data owners are responsible for defining data classification, access controls, and data lifecycle management. DATA CLASSIFICATION Data will be classified based on sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements. Data classification will determine access controls, retention periods, and protection measures. DATA ACCESS AND SECURITY Access to data will be granted on a need-to-know basis, with user permissions defined by data owners. Data security measures, including encryption, authentication, and authorization, will be implemented to protect data from unauthorized access and breaches. DATA QUALITY Data quality standards will be established to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data. Data validation and cleansing processes may be implemented to maintain data quality. DATA RETENTION Data will be retained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and defined retention policies.
