What we implement
Data Quality Frameworks
Automated quality checks, validation rules, and monitoring. Catch issues before they impact downstream systems.
- Quality metrics and dashboards
- Automated validation rules
- Anomaly detection and alerting
Access Controls
Role-based access, column-level security, and data masking. Protect sensitive data while enabling legitimate use.
- RBAC implementation
- Data classification
- PII/PHI protection
Audit & Compliance
Complete audit trails, evidence collection, and compliance monitoring for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.
- Audit logging and retention
- Compliance evidence collection
- Policy documentation
Security Implementation
Encryption, network security, and vulnerability management. Security built into the architecture, not bolted on after.
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Secret management
- Security monitoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What is data governance?
Data governance is a set of practices that ensure data is accurate, secure, compliant, and usable. It includes policies for data quality, access controls, documentation, and compliance with regulations like SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Do I need data governance if I'm a small company?
It depends on your industry and data. If you handle sensitive customer data, process payments, or work with enterprise clients, some level of governance is essential. We scale governance to your size—no enterprise bloat for startups.
How long does it take to implement SOC 2?
Getting SOC 2 ready typically takes 3-6 months depending on your starting point. The audit itself takes a few weeks. We help implement the controls, documentation, and processes needed to pass the audit.
What's the difference between SOC 2 and ISO 27001?
SOC 2 focuses on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy for service organizations—common in the US. ISO 27001 is an international standard for information security management systems. Many enterprise clients want one or both.
Can you help with HIPAA compliance?
Yes, we implement HIPAA-compliant data infrastructure for companies handling protected health information (PHI). This includes encryption, access controls, audit logging, and business associate agreement compliance.
What is data lineage and why does it matter?
Data lineage tracks where data comes from, how it's transformed, and where it goes. It's essential for debugging issues, understanding data quality problems, and demonstrating compliance. We implement lineage using tools like dbt, OpenLineage, and data catalogs.
How do you handle PII and sensitive data?
We implement data classification to identify sensitive data, then apply appropriate controls: encryption, masking, tokenization, and access restrictions. For analytics, we often create de-identified datasets that teams can use without accessing raw PII.
What tools do you use for data governance?
We use Vanta or Drata for compliance automation, dbt for data quality testing, and data catalogs like Atlan or DataHub for documentation. For access control, we leverage native warehouse features (Snowflake RBAC, BigQuery IAM) plus tools like Monte Carlo for data observability.
How do you handle GDPR and CCPA requirements?
We implement data subject request workflows, consent management, data retention policies, and the right to deletion. This includes technical implementations like data tagging, automated deletion pipelines, and audit trails for compliance reporting.
Is governance different for AI and ML systems?
Yes, AI governance adds considerations like model bias detection, explainability requirements, training data provenance, and model versioning. We implement MLOps practices that address these concerns while maintaining compliance with broader data governance policies.
Related services
Data Strategy
Define the roadmap that governance supports and enables.
Cloud Services
Secure cloud infrastructure with proper access controls and compliance.
Data Engineering
Build pipelines with data quality and lineage tracking built in.
Metadata & Documentation
Data catalogs, lineage tracking, and governance documentation.