Domain 5- Information Governance

Question 1

What is the definition of information governance?

Answer 1

• Ensuring the use of data and information complies with organizational policies, standards and strategy - including regulatory, contractual and business objectives.
• Information governance includes the corporate structures and controls we use to ensure we handle data in accordance with our goals and requirements.

Question 2

How does the cloud impact data governance?

Answer 2

1. Multitenancy
2. Shared security responsibility - data owner vs. custodian
3. Jurisdictional boundaries and data sovereignty
4. Compliance, regulations and privacy
5. Data destruction and removal