Data Governance and Stewardship Flashcards

Which role is primarily responsible for defining data policies and standards within an organization?

Answer: Data Steward

Data Stewards are responsible for defining and enforcing data policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.

What is a Data Governance Council primarily responsible for?

Answer: Overseeing enterprise data governance policies and resolving data conflicts

A Data Governance Council oversees the implementation of data governance policies and arbitrates disputes over data ownership and definitions.

Which concept refers to a single, authoritative definition of a business term used consistently across an organization?

Answer: Data Dictionary

A Data Dictionary provides authoritative definitions of business terms and data elements to ensure consistent understanding across the enterprise.

What does 'data lineage' mean in the context of data governance?

Answer: Documenting the origin, movement, and transformation of data over time

Data lineage tracks where data originated, how it has moved through systems, and what transformations it has undergone.

Under GDPR, what is the maximum time an organization typically has to report a data breach to authorities?

Answer: 72 hours

GDPR requires organizations to notify supervisory authorities of a personal data breach within 72 hours of becoming aware of it.

Which of the following is a primary output of a data stewardship program?

Answer: Improved data quality and trusted data assets

Data stewardship programs primarily aim to improve data quality and create trusted, authoritative data assets for business use.