Chapter 11: Data Life Cycle and Governance

In this section

• Creation, Storage, Active Use, Archival, and Disposition of Data
  Explore data life cycle best practices, compliance considerations, and confidentiality measures to ensure secure and efficient data handling.
• Data Classification Levels and Metadata Management
  Discover how to establish effective data classification levels and integrate metadata management to enhance data consistency, control, and security across financial systems.
• Policies for Data Retention and Destruction
  Explore comprehensive guidelines on crafting data retention and destruction policies. Understand regulatory drivers, best practices for sensitive data disposal, and how CPAs can ensure compliance through well-structured governance frameworks.