It's important to keep regulation in mind when managing data
Data is becoming crucial in almost every aspect of business operations, if it is not already. But often many organisations are still lacking the safeguarding measures that are required to keep this data safe from external threats. With today’s level of compliance and regulations, data should not – and cannot – be left off the priorities list for data management.
However, data breaches and cyber attacks are constantly growing in frequency and sophistication, making it harder for businesses to keep their data in line with current standards; IT teams therefore need to focus on their data management strategies now more than ever, and there are three key steps to consider.
Preparation makes perfect
A successful data management strategy should detail exactly how data is handled in the business from the moment it is created, from the edge to the data centre. This also plays heavily into any data privacy initiatives as it supports “privacy by design” approaches to the data. To make the most of this strategy, it is essential to firstly understand the value of data to the business. Ask yourself: does it need to be retained, and if it does, how long for? If it does not need to be retained, what happens to it? If it does, where should it be stored?
