Data steward

Concept

A data steward is a role responsible for maintaining accurate metadata, mapping business glossary terms, monitoring data quality and supporting access governance and compliance for a set of data assets.

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Episodes about Data steward

Shadow Data Discovery and Governance with Microsoft…

2026-06-07 · Video on YouTube

In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, we explore one of the biggest hidden risks in modern data governance: shadow data. While Microsoft Purview provides powerful visibility into governed data sources, many organizations assume that what Purview cannot see…

Articles about Data steward (1)

Microsoft Purview Active Glossary Terms: Automating Data Governance Policies
2026-10-22 · Mirko Peters
Discover how Microsoft Purview active glossary terms automate data governance policies, security rules, and compliance across enterprise data products.

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03