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Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance service that empowers organizations to manage and maximize the value of their data—whether stored on-premises, in the cloud, or within SaaS applications. In this article, we explore how Purview enforces robust data governance across diverse data environments.

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How Microsoft Purview Works

Microsoft Purview unifies your data estate by automating data discovery and classification. It identifies, labels, and protects critical data regardless of its location. Additionally, Purview offers advanced tools to track data lineage, enforce data policies, and control data access.
The image is a diagram showing Microsoft Purview at the center, connected to Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Azure, and an On-Premises Data Center.

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Key Features

Microsoft Purview delivers a range of essential features that streamline data management:
  1. Data Discovery and Classification
    Automate the identification and classification of data using sensitivity labels to ensure that all critical data is appropriately protected.
  2. Data Governance
    Set up and manage governance policies across your data landscape, making it easy to track data lineage and enforce access controls.
  3. Advanced Data Security
    Monitor sensitive data on an enterprise-wide scale, implement protective measures, and assess compliance with regulatory standards.
The image outlines the key features of Microsoft Purview, highlighting Data Discovery and Classification, Data Governance, and Advanced Data Security.
Implementing Microsoft Purview can be a strategic move to safeguard your data assets and streamline compliance across all environments.

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Benefits of Using Microsoft Purview

Adopting Microsoft Purview offers several critical benefits for businesses:
  • Enhanced Data Governance:
    Achieve comprehensive data governance that improves data management, promotes consistency, and upholds both company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance and Risk Management:
    Identify and mitigate risks across your data estate, simplifying efforts to meet legal and regulatory standards.
  • Insightful Data Analysis:
    Utilize advanced analytics to monitor data usage, detect access patterns, and identify potential risks, enabling informed data-driven decisions.
The image outlines the benefits of Microsoft Purview, highlighting enhanced data governance, compliance and risk management, and insightful data analysis.

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Use Cases for Microsoft Purview

Organizations managing large volumes of diverse data will benefit from Microsoft Purview, which ensures robust data protection, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive security measures. Common use cases include:
  • Establishing a holistic view of the data landscape
  • Enhancing data protection measures
  • Assuring regulatory compliance
The image outlines three use cases for Microsoft Purview: a holistic view of the data landscape, enhanced data protection, and regulatory compliance assurance.
Ensure you regularly update your data governance policies to align with evolving regulatory requirements and data usage trends.

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Next Steps

This article has focused on the governance module of Microsoft Purview. In our upcoming discussion, we will dive into practical implementations using Azure PowerShell, CLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. For further reading, consider exploring these resources: Embrace Microsoft Purview to elevate your organization’s data governance and unlock the full potential of your data estate.

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