Microsoft Purview: Enhancing Data Governance and Compliance

Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive data governance and compliance solution designed to help organizations manage, protect, and derive insights from their data across various environments. It provides unified data governance, ensuring data is easily discoverable, trustworthy, and secure.


Key Advantages of Microsoft Purview

  • Unified Data Governance:

    • Centralizes data management across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS environments.
    • Simplifies data discovery, classification, and lineage tracking.
  • Enhanced Data Protection:

    • Implements robust security measures to protect sensitive information.
    • Supports compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.
  • Improved Data Discovery:

    • Facilitates easy data discovery and cataloging, making it accessible and understandable to users.
    • Provides insights into data usage and distribution.
  • Data Quality and Lineage:

    • Ensures data quality through continuous monitoring and validation.
    • Tracks data lineage to understand data flow and transformations.
  • Scalable and Flexible:

    • Adapts to the evolving data landscape, supporting various data sources and types.
    • Scales to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes.

Interaction with Microsoft SharePoint, Dynamics, and Azure

Microsoft SharePoint:

  • Microsoft Purview integrates seamlessly with SharePoint, enabling organizations to govern their SharePoint data effectively.
  • Facilitates the discovery, classification, and labeling of documents and files stored in SharePoint.
  • Enhances collaboration by ensuring data is compliant and secure within SharePoint environments.

Microsoft Dynamics:

  • Purview extends its governance capabilities to Microsoft Dynamics, offering comprehensive data management for CRM and ERP solutions.
  • Ensures data within Dynamics is classified, protected, and compliant with industry regulations.
  • Provides insights into customer data, aiding in better decision-making and enhancing customer experiences.

Microsoft Azure:

  • Deep integration with Azure enables Purview to manage and govern data across various Azure services, including Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database, and more.
  • Utilizes Azure’s robust security features to protect data at rest and in transit.
  • Enhances data governance by providing a unified view of data assets across Azure environments.

Microsoft Purview offers a robust solution for data governance, enabling organizations to manage, protect, and derive value from their data across various platforms. Its integration with Microsoft SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, and potential interaction with Snowflake ensures comprehensive data management and compliance, supporting the evolving needs of modern businesses.

For more information on how Microsoft Purview can benefit your organization, contact us today!