By Tejasvi Addagada India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) has reshaped the organisational interpretation of privacy, elevating it from a compliance requirement to a structural pillar of corporate governance. For financial institutions dealing with high-volume, high-risk personal data, the Act transforms privacy obligations into a governance mandate—anchored in accountability, transparency, and demonstrable controls. In this new landscape, a static or template-driven approach to...

In today’s data-driven world, the quality of data is paramount. Enterprises, especially those in the Fortune 500, face an ever-growing challenge: how to ensure their data is accurate, consistent, and reliable. Poor data quality can lead to misguided decisions, operational inefficiencies, and lost revenue. Fortunately, the rise of generative AI offers a powerful tool to address these challenges. By harnessing AI for data quality, organizations can revolutionize their data management...

Unlocking Data Governance: A Strategic Imperative for Performance 1. Introduction: The Hidden Shift in Governance Thinking Across industries, Data Governance (DG) has long been viewed as a regulatory safeguard—a means to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. However, as data increasingly becomes the core driver of business strategy, this perspective is rapidly evolving. My doctoral research on Indian private sector organizations reveals a compelling truth: Data Governance maturity is...