Data governance refers to the overall management of the data to ensure that it is secure, private, accurate, storage, available and usable. It comprises procedures, policies, standards and metrics which protects and maintains the effective and efficient use of information in an organization helping it to reach a certain goal. Data governance is important to ensure the consistency and reliability of the data as well as to protect the misuse of the data. The key aspects of data governance are to ensure that data is protected against unauthorized access or corruption throughout its lifecycle; to manage personal data in compliance with privacy regulations and ethical standards; to maintain and improve the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data; to establish clear policies and procedures for data handling and decision-making authority; and to adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing data storage, processing, and usage.