Table 3.

Theme 1: Importance of DG

SubthemeExample codesExample quotes
Criticality of DGEssential; foundational; protects sensitive info; establishes common understanding“Data governance is essential and critical in my organization, as well as any organization that deals with personally identifiable information” - H
Support for SMEsHelps SMEs manage data; aids storage/usage; improves data handling“Data governance plays a crucial role in assisting SMEs in managing, using and storing their data” - S
Variation by data typePersonal data; confidential; highly confidential; corporate data“There are different data types… personal, company confidential and highly confidential such as patient medicine recipes” - O
global and regulatory needsCross-border data flows; international regulations; privacy requirements“We deal with banks and manufacturers worldwide… cross-border data flows require strong data governance” - F
Reliable data for decisionsCentralized data; trustworthy sources; data-driven culture“Modern technology like data centralization requires robust data governance practices” - M
Need for lifecycle managementLack of governance maturity; gaps in lifecycle processes“Some organizations still lack crucial aspects of data governance and lifecycle management” - L
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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