Cloud Data Governance: Policies, Compliance, and Ethical Considerations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V3I2P103Keywords:
Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Compliance, Ethical Considerations, Privacy, Security, Policies, Blockchain, GDPRAbstract
It was remarked that with the advancement in technology, particularly leveraging cloud computing, it has become easy for industries to expand while at the same time cutting the costs of owning and maintaining an elaborate physical infrastructure. However, this change raises some serious issues related to data management, such as policies, compliance, and ethical issues. Cloud data governance implements several goals, including data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with the laws and regulations, and solves the issues of data privacy and user consent. This paper will discuss the role of cloud data governance with regard to GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, as well as recommended procedures for following these guidelines, issues regarding ownership and consent, and technical measures employed in implementing these guidelines. We also explain some difficulties organizations can encounter while establishing suitable and sufficient governance measures. We also demonstrate how organisations can employ a step-by-step approach to good compliance and ethical data management. The lack or need for a proper governance structure is accentuated in the actual implementation and documented experience of several organizations, along with certain industry reports. Last in this article are the future trends in cloud data governance focusing on artificial intelligence compliance enforcement and blockchain-based transparent data
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