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title: "Data Governance"
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**GEODI DSPM delivers powerful, end-to-end data governance by unifying discovery, classification, and automation across all data sources.**  
It provides full visibility into sensitive data, access, and usage—turning governance into a continuous, automated process.

**GEODI’s advanced capabilities—such as Consent-Based Remediation and automated legacy classification audit—ensure data remains accurate, compliant, and risk-aware over time.**  
Permission reporting exposes access risks, while dashboards give clear, actionable insight.

**With built-in SAR handling and workflow-driven automation, GEODI transforms governance from a manual effort into a controlled, auditable system.**

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# Quick Knowledge Check

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<summary>What are the key elements of effective data governance?</summary>

Knowing where sensitive data is, how it is classified, who can access it, and how it is used.
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<summary>How does GEODI support data governance?</summary>

By combining discovery, classification, automation, and workflows across all data sources.
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<summary>What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)?</summary>

A process to locate, review, and manage personal data across systems for regulatory compliance.
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<summary>How does GEODI handle SAR processes?</summary>

Through centralized search, filtering, and controlled masking workflows.
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<summary>What is Consent-Based Remediation?</summary>

Remediating personal data through workflows with user approval, ensuring compliance and auditability.
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<summary>What is the purpose of automated audit of legacy classification?</summary>

To detect outdated or inconsistent classifications and reduce hidden risks.
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<summary>What does permission reporting provide?</summary>

Visibility into who can access sensitive data and identification of over-permissioned users.
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<summary>What is the role of dashboards and reports?</summary>

To provide visibility into risks, governance activities, and remediation actions for decision-making.
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<summary>How does GEODI support collaboration in governance?</summary>

Through notes, tracking actions, and ensuring traceability and auditability.
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<summary>What is the overall goal of the governance framework?</summary>

To ensure auditable, automated, and end-to-end governance across all data sources.
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