Data governance in a downturn

Published by: Ovum Plc

Published: Feb. 19, 2009 - 18 Pages

Table of Contents

Executive summary

In a nutshell

Key messages

Data governance is key

Data governance is a ‘catch 22’ problem

Making good use of information is more important in a downturn

Downturns highlight human weakness

Data governance becomes more important in a downturn

Risks become more apparent

The risks of data misuse

Business risks

Data governance policy

The scope of the issue

Legal and regulatory compliance

Data protection

Protection of intellectual property

Ensuring confidentiality

Deriving value through data governance

So much data, so few tools

Distributed data is a problem

The role of enterprise architecture

Do it now

A roadmap for the next steps

Risks emanating from a downturn

The risks

Aggrieved employees

Apathetic employees

Use and potential loss of physical assets

Theft of information

Address data governance issues proactively

Forewarned is forearmed

Rationalising IT resources

Develop a plan for enterprise architecture

Allocate resources to the rationalisation process

Review the number of software licences and support contracts needed

The risks of rapid change

Disposing of desktop and mobile devices

Data centre rationalisation

Contract termination

Protecting data through staff lay-offs

Rapid layoffs require solid processes

The risks associated with staff lay-offs

Early action helps

Acts of commission - acts of omission

Handling the severance process

Re-using equipment

Retaining information on client devices

Practical steps relating to lay-offs

Employee-owned equipment

List of Tables

Table 1: Data handling incidents that can have a business impact

Table 2: Business impact of data handling breaches

Abstract

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