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Developing an Enterprise-Wide Information Governance Program for a Large Corporation

Required total 8 pages. Scenario: You have recently been hired as a Chief Information Governance Officer (CIGO) at a large company (You may choose your industry). This is a newly created position and department within the organization that was founded on the need to coordinate all areas of the business and to provide governance of the information. You will need to hire for all positions within your new department. The company has been in business for more than 50 years and in this time has collected vast amounts of data.

Much of this data has been stored in hard copy format in filing cabinets at an offsite location but in recent times, collected business data is in electronic format stored in file shares. Customer data is being stored in a relational database, but the lack of administration has caused data integrity issues such as duplication. There are currently no policies in place to address the handling of data, business or customer. The company also desires to leverage the marketing power of social media, but has no knowledge of the types of policies or legal issues they would need to consider. You will also need to propose relevant metrics that should be collected to ensure that the information governance program is effective.

The CEO and Board of Directors have tasked you to develop a proposal (paper) that will give them the knowledge needed to make informed decisions on an enterprise-wide Information Governance program, addressing (at a minimum) all of these issues, for the company. Requirements: The paper should include at a minimum of the following sections: a. Title page b. Executive Summary (Abstract) c. Body i. Introduction (including industry discussion – 1-2 pages) ii. Annotated Bibliography (2-3 pages) iii. Literature review (2-3 pages) iv. Program and technology recommendations, including: 1. Metrics 2. Data that matters to the executives in that industry, the roles for those executives, and some methods for getting this data into their hands. 3. Regulatory, security, and privacy compliance expectations for your company 4. Email and social media strategy 5. Cloud Computing strategy d. Conclusion e. References 2. You must include at least two figures or tables. These must be of your own creation. Do not copy from other sources. 3. Must cite at least 10 references and 5 must be from peer-reviewed scholarly journals (accessible from the UC Library). 4. This paper should be in proper APA format and avoid plagiarism when paraphrasing content. It should be a minimum of 8 pages in length (double-spaced), excluding the title page and references.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

In today’s data-driven business environment, the importance of effective information governance cannot be overstated. As organizations accumulate vast amounts of data over decades, managing this information efficiently, securely, and compliantly becomes critical to operational success and strategic decision-making. This is especially relevant when considering a large, established corporation with diverse data sources and storage formats, ranging from physical paper records to modern electronic databases. Implementing a comprehensive enterprise-wide information governance (IG) program is essential for safeguarding data integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leveraging data for competitive advantage.

The industry selected for this scenario is the healthcare sector, given its complex data management needs, strict regulatory environment, and increasing reliance on digital information systems. Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data, financial records, research information, and operational data—each requiring specific governance protocols to maintain privacy, security, and compliance with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The sector’s rapid digital transformation underscores the necessity for a structured IG program that can guide data collection, storage, sharing, and disposal processes, aligning with industry standards and legal requirements.

The need for an overarching information governance framework in this context stems from multiple challenges: fragmented data storage, inconsistent policies, data duplication, and unauthorized access risks. The absence of formal policy and oversight mechanisms hampers data quality, increases compliance risks, and impedes strategic efforts such as social media marketing and data analytics. Addressing this gap through a well-designed IG program established by the Chief Information Governance Officer (CIGO) will help in harmonizing data practices, establishing accountability, and enabling informed decision-making at all organizational levels.

As the newly appointed CIGO, my goal is to develop a strategic and operational plan emphasizing policy development, technological solutions, stakeholder engagement, and performance measurement. This paper delineates a structured approach to building an enterprise-wide IG program tailored to the healthcare industry but adaptable across other sectors. It includes assessments of current data challenges, review of relevant literature, and recommendations on program components such as metrics, regulatory compliance, social media strategies, and cloud computing deployment—along with a discussion of the roles of executive stakeholders in driving effective data governance.

In conclusion, the implementation of a robust IG framework is vital for transforming disorganized data into an asset that enhances organizational capability, supports regulatory adherence, and fosters innovation. The subsequent sections will detail the necessary steps, tools, policies, and metrics to establish a mature and sustainable information governance environment.

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