One-off review or workshop
A governance audit, policy review, working session or second opinion on existing data policy.
Data governance consultancy
A data governance consultant who makes policy practical
Datalab helps when your organisation needs agreements on data use: ownership, definitions, quality, access, analytics and AI. From a policy review to project-based support for setting up or sharpening governance.
100% independent
Advice in your interest
Policy to practice
Ownership, quality and access
Flexible engagement
One-off, periodic or project-based
Consultancy
When should you choose a data governance consultant?
A data governance consultant is suitable when you need temporary specialist guidance for setting up or improving data policy. You want clarity on ownership, quality, access or responsible use, but lack the time or experience to shape this yourself.
This differs from our broader Data Governance service. Consultancy is more targeted: a policy review, working session, governance audit or temporary support alongside your own team.
- For organisations that want to set up or sharpen data governance policy.
- For teams that need agreements on ownership, definitions, data quality and access.
- For projects that need temporary senior guidance on governance for analytics and AI.
Related services
Three ways to engage our governance consultants
The engagement can be compact, or part of a larger change programme.
Periodic guidance
Regular sparring on ownership, data quality, access, documentation and decision-making.
Project-based engagement
Temporary guidance for setting up governance: policy frameworks, roles, processes, AI governance and implementation.
Consultancy remains temporary specialist engagement. When governance, strategy and implementation need to be developed together, our broader data governance service connects seamlessly.
Expertise
Where our governance consultants help
Data governance requires more than a policy document. Organisations need workable agreements: who owns data, which definitions apply, how is quality monitored and which analyses are permitted?
We help with policy development, ownership, definitions, data quality, access, documentation, AI governance and translation into practice.
From practice
Why data governance requires specialist guidance
Many organisations know they need agreements on data use, but do not know where to begin. Without clear ownership, definitions and processes, discussions about data arise that nobody resolves.
Our consultants help make governance concrete: not as a bureaucratic document, but as workable agreements that staff understand and the organisation can actually use.
Approach
Our approach to data governance consultancy
We start with the organisation, existing policy, the data being used and the risks involved. We then determine which agreements are minimally needed.
For larger engagements, we also guide implementation: roles, processes, decision-making, documentation and evaluation.
Independent advice
We advise from your organisation and responsibilities, not from one tool, cloud platform or vendor.
1.
Map the organisation and data use
We determine which data is used, by whom and which agreements already exist.
2.
Determine principles and scope
We establish which principles are leading and which subjects have priority.
3.
Develop policy and roles
We translate principles into concrete agreements, responsibilities and processes.
4.
Implementation and follow-up
We guide adoption, decision-making, exceptions and periodic evaluation.
Experience with organisations that want to work responsibly with data
Datalab works for public organisations, healthcare, education, retail, accountancy and knowledge-intensive teams.
They also trust Datalab
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about hiring a data governance consultant
Practical answers for organisations seeking temporary governance expertise.
What is the difference between a data governance consultant and the Data Governance service?
Consultancy is more targeted, temporary engagement: a review, workshop, audit or guidance alongside your team. The broader service also includes strategy, implementation and adoption as a coherent programme.
Can you also assess existing policy?
Yes. We can assess existing data policy and governance on completeness, coherence and applicability and determine which parts are missing or need sharpening.
How long does governance consultancy take?
From half a day for a review or second opinion to several weeks for setting up policy. For larger organisations, the guidance may take longer.
Can you also help specifically with AI governance?
Yes. We can develop organisation-wide data governance policy, but also look specifically at policy for data analysis, algorithms, machine learning and generative AI.
How does data governance consultancy relate to data strategy consultancy?
Data strategy consultancy focuses on direction, roadmap and priorities. Data governance consultancy focuses on agreements, ownership, quality and responsible use. They can be engaged separately or together.
Next step
Discuss your governance question with a specialist
In a short conversation, we map out your situation, policy and challenges and outline a feasible first step.
Schedule a call