Importance of Information Governance

Information is one of the most important assets any organization holds. The flip side to this is that it can also attract some of the greatest risk if not managed properly and effectively. As organizations continue to create and maintain more and more information, and as the legal and technological landscape in which we operate continues to evolve, particularly with the advancement and proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), having strong IG is critical.
 

Effective IG brings together privacy, records and information management, cybersecurity, legal, and IT under a shared governance structure, helping turn fragmented compliance efforts into coordinated, strategic oversight.
 

Does your organization have a strong IG framework in place? 

Ask yourself:

Do you know what information your organization holds?

Do you know where it resides?

Do you know who is accountable for it?

Are you managing it in a way that reflects its value and risk?

Do you have a coordinated governance framework, or a collection of disconnected policies and siloed approaches?

Establishing an integrated governance approach across your organization which aligns IG with Data Governance and AI Governance can also help organizations operate responsibly, transparently, and confidently in an ever-evolving digital world.

At Mara, we work with organizations across public and private sectors, to provide practical, actionable advice, developing integrated governance frameworks that align policy, accountability, technology, compliance, and organizational culture. Our team brings together deep expertise in information management, security, privacy, business/​technology strategy, and people-centred transformation.

If your organization is rethinking its IG strategy, visit www​.mara​con​sult​ing​.ca to learn more about our approach to information, data, and AI governance.