71% of organizations have a data governance program, compared to 60% in 2023.
Improved quality of data analytics and insights, improved data quality, and increased collaboration are the top reported benefits of data governance programs.
Data governance is a top data integrity challenge, cited by 54% of organizations.
62% of respondents report data governance as a top data challenge to artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
The demand for data governance is also driven by data privacy and security, which are in the top three priorities for improving data integrity in 2024 (45%).
Data mesh and data fabric moved forward as trends influencing data programs, jumping five percentage points from 13% in 2023 to 18% in 2024.
45% of respondents report that regulatory compliance is a goal of their governance program.
54% of respondents report data governance as a top data integrity challenge.
Data governance is seeing remarkable growth – propelled by evolving business needs and advancing technical trends.
Effective implementation and maintenance of a robust data governance program is necessary to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability.