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Data Governance

Data Governance uses OpenMetadata to make data assets understandable, traceable, and trustworthy across teams.

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What users can do with OpenMetadata​

  • Discover available datasets and understand their business purpose.
  • Identify ownership and context before using data in decisions.
  • Follow lineage to see where data comes from and where it is consumed.
  • Improve confidence in reporting and analytics through clearer data accountability.

For non-technical users, this component explains whether data is reliable enough for decision-making and who is responsible for it. It reduces ambiguity by making ownership and data flow visible.

Its role is to increase trust, accountability, and consistency in data usage.

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