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A centralized data engineering team that establishes frameworks and best practices.
Vertical or domain-specific teams embedded within business units, providing contextualized data solutions.
This structure balances the need for standardization with specialized insights, ensuring that each part of the organization can leverage data effectively as it scales.
Privacy, Security, and Strategic Data Governance
As companies grow, data privacy and security move from compliance checkboxes to strategic capabilities. Automation plays a crucial role—using tools to automatically obfuscate PII and manage access controls. The goal is to be proactive rather than reactive, embedding data governance into the fabric of daily operations.