Data Governance

Abstract

In the digital age, data has emerged as a strategic resource of paramount importance across organizations and ecosystems. This is particularly evident in smart cities, where data collection, analysis, and sharing has become fundamental to identifying problems, measuring progress, and making informed decisions about resource allocation. In this landscape, data governance has emerged with a prioritized role. It provides the mandate to organize data and information in a targeted, structured manner that establishes data's strategic importance as an organizational asset and maximizes its value by improving decision-making. Data governance focuses on organizational structures, mechanisms to enhance data quality, resource management, and defining guidelines for effective data management.