What is Microsoft Purview?
Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations secure and manage their data across multicloud and multiplatform environments. It addresses challenges related to data visibility, governance, risk management, and compliance. By providing a unified view of data, it enables organizations to better protect their most important asset—data—while simplifying vendor management and improving operational efficiency.
Why is data governance important?
Data governance is crucial because it enables organizations to democratize data responsibly, ensuring that employees can access and utilize data safely and confidently. With 42% of organizations reporting that at least half of their data is 'dark'—unknown or unused—effective governance helps organizations identify their data estate, understand the business context of their data, and maintain data quality, which is vital for generating insights and making informed business decisions.
How does Microsoft Purview enhance data security?
Microsoft Purview enhances data security through its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools, which help organizations identify and manage sensitive information, even within unstructured data. It allows for the deployment of automated DLP policies to restrict unauthorized sharing and provides capabilities to locate and protect sensitive data across various applications and services. This structured approach helps organizations mitigate risks associated with data leakage and ensures that sensitive information remains secure.