Data Governance Review overview

Quarterly workflow ensuring that data assets across the organisation are properly catalogued, classified, owned, and handled in accordance with privacy regulations and internal data policies. Data stewards and the data governance council review the data catalog for completeness, assess retention schedules, and verify that PII and sensitive data handling controls are enforced. Data quality metrics are reviewed and improvement actions assigned. Newly identified data assets are classified and onboarded into the governance framework. The review also assesses cross-border data transfer compliance and consent management effectiveness. Outcomes are documented and reported to the privacy officer and legal team.