Data Governance Organization Model

Data Governance Bodies:

• Data Governance Steering Committee: The highest authority in data governance, responsible for oversight, support, and funding. It consists of senior executives and oversees data governance activities, often approving funding based on recommendations.
• Data Governance Council (DGC): Manages data governance initiatives, including policy development and issue resolution. Composed of executives based on the organization’s operating model.
• Data Governance Office (DGO): Focuses on maintaining enterprise-level data definitions and management standards. It includes roles such as data stewards, custodians, and data owners.
• Data Stewardship Teams: Groups that concentrate on specific data-related subjects or projects, working on data definitions and standards. These teams consist of both business and technical data stewards and data analysts.
• Local Data Governance Committee: Found in large organizations, these committees handle data governance at divisional or departmental levels under the Enterprise DGC. Smaller organizations typically avoid this level of complexity.

Organization operates Data Governance - Function and Activities