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

Title
Corporate governance in the digital economy: The critical importance of information governance
Publication Date
2018-11-01
Author(s)
Adams, Michael A
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7577-3532
Email: madams42@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:madams42
Bennett, Susan
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Governance Institute of Australia
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/52149
Abstract
  • Information is critical to decision-making and plays an essential role across all three pillars of governance.
  • The emerging driver of good information governance globally is compliance with regulatory obligations, particularly with the growth in global privacy laws.
  • Effective information governance requires top-down board and senior executive leadership.

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.

Link
Citation
Governance Directions, 70(10), p. 631-639
ISSN
2203-4757
2203-4749
Start page
631
End page
639

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