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💸 The Hidden Tax of "Old" Data Governance
A new analysis by EY (Jan 2026) drops a heavy reality check: The "we'll fix it later" approach to data is officially dead. Legacy failures—like fragmented ownership and data silos—are no longer just causing technical headaches. They are creating exponential financial risk.
The Shift:
- From Nuisance to Liability: Poor data governance is now a direct driver of corporate fraud and massive regulatory fines (billions in the US, crores in India).
- The "Find it Later" Fallacy: Most companies think they can dig up data when regulators ask. In 2026, with converging regulations, if you can't find it in minutes, you've already lost.
- Governance = Defense: It’s not about buying more tech tools. It’s about a unified architecture where compliance is automated, not manual.
If your governance strategy is reactive, you are essentially paying a "volatility tax" on every decision. Strong governance is the only way to turn that tax into a competitive dividend.
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💸 The Hidden Tax of "Old" Data Governance
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