Fundamentals Resources
6 guides on fundamentals compliance and privacy.
Data Ownership and Stewardship: Who's Responsible for Your Data?
Who owns your business data and who is responsible for managing it? Covers the three key governance roles — data owner, data steward, and data custodian — with practical guidance for small businesses.
Read more FundamentalsData Governance Policy Template for Small Businesses
A free data governance policy template for small businesses. Includes a complete policy outline, data governance checklist, and annual audit checklist — written for business owners, not compliance officers.
Read more FundamentalsWhat Is Information Governance? (And How It Differs from Data Governance)
What is information governance and how does it differ from data governance? A plain-English guide covering records management, compliance, retention, and access control for small businesses.
Read more FundamentalsData Breach Prevention: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses
How data breaches actually happen at small businesses and what to do about it. Covers phishing, misconfigured sharing, former employee access, and practical prevention steps that do not require an enterprise budget.
Read more FundamentalsData Governance Tools: What Small Businesses Actually Need
A practical guide to data governance tools for small businesses. Compare built-in Microsoft 365 tools, third-party platforms, and open-source options to find what fits your team and budget.
Read more FundamentalsWhat Is Data Governance? A Plain-English Guide for Small Businesses
What is data governance and why does a small business need it? A plain-English guide covering the five pillars of data governance, common misconceptions, and how to get started without an IT department.
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