Reusing data is a fundamental part of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Yet, when we collect data for one purpose, and use it for other purposes, we could be crossing both legal and ethical boundaries. How can we address the ethics of reusing data? Understand Your Data Before we address the issue of reuse, we […]
Case Study: Establishing a Data-Literate Culture
Imagine a rapidly expanding small business with a 20% yearly growth tasked with establishing and maintaining a data-literate culture. Then, add a new Data Architecture upgrade with considerable changes to the business logic to this situation, causing a full-on panic. This journey, marked by confusion over data definitions and anxiety over system changes, describes the situation that Brooke Gajownik, director of […]
OneTrust Partners with the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute
According to a new press release, OneTrust, a leader in trust intelligence solutions, has announced its partnership with the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute (RAII). The RAII is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing governance standards and certifications for AI systems, along with scalable solutions for practitioners. OneTrust’s decision to join RAII signifies its commitment […]
Fundamentals of Data Classification
The process of data classification can be broadly described as the organization of data into relevant categories, allowing it to be accessed and protected more efficiently. In the simplest terms, the data classification process ranks data based on its security needs and makes it easier to locate and retrieve data. Classification is especially useful to […]
DAS Webinar: Master Data Management — Aligning Data, Process, and Governance
Download the slides here>> This webinar is sponsored by: and About the Webinar Master data management (MDM) provides organizations with an accurate and comprehensive view of their business-critical data such as customers, products, vendors, and more. While mastering these key data areas can be a complex task, the value of doing so can be tremendous […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Equity and Privacy
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. This month, we’re talking about personal identifiable information (PII) and the privacy of that data, but also about ways organizations use personal data […]
How to Ensure Data Quality and Consistency in Master Data Management
In the digital age, organizations increasingly rely on data for strategic decision-making, making the management of this data more critical than ever. This reliance has spurred a significant shift across industries, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), which thrive on comprehensive, high-quality data. This evolution underscores the importance of master […]
World Backup Day Is So 2023 – How About World Data Resilience Day?
Instead of celebrating World Backup Day 2024 for accomplishing another year of successful backups, I recommend using it to look forward to a year of testing recovery. Instead of starting data protection strategies by planning backups, organizations should flip their mindset and start by planning recovery: What data needs to be recovered first? What systems […]
RWDG Webinar: A Blueprint for Data Governance Roles
Download the slides here >> About the Webinar Are you considering ways to enhance your Data Governance roles to better empower individuals to drive data excellence and ensure data-driven decision-making in your organization? Are you interested in learning about the essential roles required for effective Data Governance and looking to provide a clear blueprint to […]
Informatica Demo: Bringing AI to Life With Master Data Management
Download the slides here >> Effective data management is essential to capitalize on an increasingly AI-driven world. Informatica Intelligent MDM & 360 Applications offer an all-in-one approach to master data management, ensuring that your most important business data is clean, accurate, secure and easily accessible for AI, operations, analysis and critical business decisions across your […]