data governance

[ˈdeɪtə ˈɡʌvərnəns]
noun
governança de dados
1. The framework, policies, procedures, and controls established to manage data assets, ensure data quality, security, and compliance within an organization
The company implemented a comprehensive data governance strategy to ensure compliance with GDPR regulations.
A empresa implementou uma estratégia abrangente de governança de dados para garantir conformidade com regulamentações da GDPR.
2. The set of processes and standards that define how data is collected, stored, processed, and used across an organization
Effective data governance enables better decision-making by ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
Uma governança de dados eficaz permite melhor tomada de decisão ao garantir precisão e acessibilidade dos dados.
3. The organizational function responsible for establishing authority, accountability, and decision-making processes related to data management
The data governance office oversees all data-related initiatives and ensures compliance with organizational standards.
O escritório de governança de dados supervisiona todas as iniciativas relacionadas a dados e garante conformidade com padrões organizacionais.
Data governance has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the USA due to regulatory requirements like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) in Brazil and GDPR internationally. The term reflects a shift toward more structured, accountable data management practices in organizations across both countries, particularly in financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data managementdata stewardshipinformation governancedata administration
Antonyms / Antônimos
data chaosunstructured data managementdata anarchy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
governança de dados
Standard term used in corporate and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
governança de dados
Same as general Brazilian, commonly used in financial services sector
São Paulo
governança de dados
Widely adopted in tech hubs and multinational corporations
Portugal
governação de dados
Portuguese variant using 'governação' instead of 'governança'; equally valid

Related Words

data qualitydata securitydata compliancedata lifecycle managementdata stewarddata catalogmaster data managementdata policy

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your data house in order
data-driven decision making
single source of truth
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