Governance
How an organisation is directed, controlled and held to account.
Governance is the combination of structures and processes the board uses to inform, direct, manage and monitor the organisation towards its objectives. IT and AI governance apply the same idea to technology.
On the exam
Accountability sits with the board and senior management; IT or data teams execute.
Related terms
- Three lines modelHow governance, management and internal audit share roles in managing risk.
- AI governanceThe policies, roles and oversight that keep AI use accountable.
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