The increased focus and attention given to an organization’s data assets have been the impetus for new strategies with which to manage these resources. Data governance can be used to make better use of valuable information that drives business. Achieving the goals of a data governance initiative requires that all associated stakeholders and participants operate with the same set of guiding principles. Failure to get buy-in from the entire enterprise minimizes the potential benefits of the program. This paper can help educate companies on data governance and its advantages to the business world.