What is Information Governance and how does it differ from Data Governance?

As Information Governance and Data Governance becomes increasingly important for organisations seeking to control and secure information, it is important to understand what each one does and achieves.

What exactly is their purpose, and how do they differ from one another?

Information Governance is a fundamental part of good Corporate Governance. Its mission is to maximise the value of information while minimising the costs and risks of holding it. Data Governance is a key subset of this model. It aims to control information at the data level, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and high-quality data through the implementation of appropriate systems and processes.

This article looks at the roles Information Governance and Data Governance play within an organisation and how they are interlinked.