WHAT IS DATA LIFE CYCLE, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Kemi Nelson | KemiNelson.comData life cycle management helps companies maximize value and minimize risk. A DLM program should target specific organizational needs and integrate with existing processes.
Data life cycle management means understanding the value and potential of data throughout the process Visualizing data is virtually impossible without an organized DLM approach
Part of organizing data is establishing a standard life cycle This helps teams track which data has already been used and separate it from new or unused data This gives meaning and structure to otherwise chaotic input
7 CYCLES OF DLM
Phase #1 Data Identification
Phase #2 Retention Policy
Establishing
Phase #3 Data Security Checks
GOALS OF DLM
DLM gives weight to marketing teams and relieves stress from executives Data life cycle management helps companies meet or exceed industry expectations while protecting business assets
Phase #4 Data Archiving
Phase #5 Data Monitoring
Phase #6 Continual Improvement
Phase #7 Compliance Checks
“The primary goal of this cycle is to ensure compliance.”