Data governance and compliance are becoming top priorities for businesses in today’s data-driven world. As organizations generate and store increasingly large volumes of data, ensuring that this data is properly managed, secured, and compliant with regulations is essential.

At Kinberg Strategies, we specialize in helping businesses navigate these challenges by implementing industry-leading solutions like Microsoft Purview, a comprehensive platform that simplifies data governance, risk management, and compliance.

Key Features of Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview provides a unified view of data across on-premises, multi cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This helps businesses break down data silos and improve overall visibility into data usage and access. Learn more about Microsoft Purview’s features on the official Microsoft website. Here are some of the key capabilities that make it a must-have solution for businesses: 

1. Unified Data Governance - Microsoft Purview provides a unified view of data across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This helps businesses break down data silos and improve overall visibility into data usage and access.
2. Data Discovery and Classification - With built-in tools to discover and classify sensitive data, Microsoft Purview allows businesses to categorize and protect personal information, financial data, intellectual property, and other sensitive assets. It offers automated scanning and labeling, ensuring that data is properly classified based on its sensitivity.
3. Compliance Management - Purview’s compliance management capabilities allow businesses to monitor and manage compliance risks through automated assessments, insights, and recommendations. It provides in-depth reporting to help organizations meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
4. Data Mapping and Lineage - By providing detailed data mapping and lineage tracking, Microsoft Purview enables organizations to visualize the flow of data across systems, making it easier to understand how data moves and is used throughout the organization. This feature is critical for auditing and compliance purposes.

Industry Applications of Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview offers immense value across a variety of industries by helping organizations manage their data securely and stay compliant with complex regulations. Read about how Microsoft Purview can transform your data governance on the Microsoft website. Here’s how different sectors can benefit from the platform:

• Healthcare: Managing sensitive patient data is a critical responsibility in the healthcare industry. Microsoft Purview enables healthcare organizations to comply with regulations such as HIPAA by providing advanced data classification and protection features. This ensures that personal health information (PHI) is securely identified, classified, and protected across networks, strengthening the overall data security posture.
• Financial Services: Financial institutions often face challenges related to managing compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining clear data governance practices. By leveraging Microsoft Purview, financial organizations can unify their data governance processes, break down data silos, and automate compliance tracking. This helps ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and enhances internal reporting and data management.
• Manufacturing: Understanding how data flows through complex supply chains is crucial for manufacturers. Microsoft Purview’s data mapping and lineage features provide transparency into data movement across internal systems and external partners. This visibility helps mitigate compliance risks, enhances data accuracy, and improves overall supply chain management.

Why Kinberg Strategies?

Implementing a comprehensive data governance solution like Microsoft Purview requires deep expertise and a clear understanding of your organization’s specific needs. We offer tailored consulting and implementation services to ensure that your business maximizes the value of Microsoft Purview.

•  Certified Experts: Our team of certified Microsoft consultants brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each project, ensuring that your data governance and compliance initiatives are optimized for success.
• End-to-End Solutions: From initial assessment and planning to deployment and ongoing support, we provide end-to-end solutions to help businesses streamline their data governance processes.
• Custom Integrations: We understand that each business is unique, which is why we offer custom integrations to ensure that Microsoft Purview seamlessly fits into your existing IT infrastructure.

Whether you’re looking to improve your compliance processes, gain better visibility into your data, or streamline your data governance efforts, our team of experts is ready to assist. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you implement Microsoft Purview and enhance your data management capabilities.