Data Governance and Compliance in the Cloud
Data Governance and Compliance in the Cloud Data governance in the cloud means using policies, roles, and processes to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and protected. In cloud setups, data moves across services, regions, and teams. This flexibility is powerful, but it also makes governance more complex. The shared responsibility model helps teams see what they control: the provider secures the cloud, while you control data, access, and retention. Compliance asks you to prove you handle data according to laws, contracts, and business rules. Laws vary by region, but patterns repeat: protect sensitive data, keep records, and demonstrate controls. Cloud tools can help, but you still need clear ownership and documented processes. ...