Adams, Michael A

Bennett, Susan

2018-11-01

<ul><li>Information is critical to decision-making and plays an essential role across all three pillars of governance.</li><li>The emerging driver of good information governance globally is compliance with regulatory obligations, particularly with the growth in global privacy laws.</li><li>Effective information governance requires top-down board and senior executive leadership.</li></ul><p>Good corporate governance in the data-driven and digital economy poses significant challenges for boards and seniors executives. This article highlights the importance of information governance to ensure there is a unified strategy and framework to govern information effectively. Good information governance enables organisations to maximise the value of information as a business asset while minimising risks and costs, particularly those associated with data breach.</p>

Governance Directions, 70(10), p. 631-639

2203-4757

2203-4749

https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/52149

en

Governance Institute of Australia

Corporate governance in the digital economy: The critical importance of information governance

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