Governance & Regulatory Impact

Data governance is a framework that ensures data is managed as a valuable asset. It encompasses policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data is accurate, consistent, accessible, and secure. For ETL pipelines, data governance is crucial for:

• Data Quality: Ensuring data is clean and accurate before loading into the target system.
• Metadata Management: Documenting data lineage, formats, and definitions.
• Data Security: Protecting sensitive data through encryption and access controls.
• Compliance: Adhering to industry regulations and standards.
• Data Retention: Defining data lifecycle management policies.

Numerous regulations impact how data is collected, processed, and stored. ETL pipelines must comply with these regulations to avoid penalties and reputational damage. Some key regulations include:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Governs the processing of personal data of EU citizens.
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Protects patient health information.
• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Ensures secure handling of credit card data.
• SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act): Requires accurate financial reporting.

• Data Masking: Protecting sensitive data by replacing it with non-sensitive data.
• Data Anonymization: Removing personally identifiable information (PII).
• Data Retention Policies: Implementing policies for data storage and deletion.
• Audit Trails: Tracking data changes and access.
• Impact Assessments: Evaluating the potential impact of data processing activities.