Objectives of Data Governance
- Enable high quality analysis and decision support while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Ensure that information is collected, stored, and used in alignment with legal and contractual obligations.
- Reduce operational and reputational risk related to information handling.
Controls and Safeguards
- Use of reputable cloud and productivity platforms with appropriate security certifications.
- Role based access to engagement materials and client information.
- Separation between working files, reference material, and formal deliverables.
- Regular review of access and storage locations for active and closed engagements.
Retention and Disposition
- Retention periods are guided by legal, tax, and contractual requirements.
- Information that is no longer required for those purposes is archived or securely deleted.
- Clients may request clarification on how long specific categories of information are retained.
Data governance is coordinated with Tejari privacy and ethics commitments. Together, they ensure that information is used to create value for clients while protecting their interests.