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Turn your data into trusted, well-governed assets

A unified view of all data assets with clear ownership and classification, built to support governance, compliance, and confident decision-making from day one.

Comprehensive data asset inventory

Clear classification and ownership for every asset

Connected to data sources and systems

Compliant with NDMO and PDPL

Used by 15+ organizations

Your data is scattered, and no one has the full picture

When an organization does not know what assets it owns or who is responsible for them, governance becomes impossible and strategic decisions become unreliable.

Everything you need to manage your data as real assets

From inventory and classification to ownership and system linkage, all in one integrated module within Governata.

Data Asset Inventory

Comprehensive indexing of all data assets across systems and sources, with complete information in one searchable place

Ownership and Accountability Assignment

Link each data asset to a defined owner responsible for its quality, security, and accuracy of documentation

Sensitivity-Based Classification

Classify data assets as public, internal, confidential, or highly confidential in line with NDMO, PDPL, and enterprise security requirements

Source and System Mapping

Define the origin of each data asset and the systems it is connected to, providing a clear view of where data comes from and where it is used

Search and Discovery

Instant access to any data asset through search by name, owner, classification, or department

Asset Quality Indicators

Measure documentation completeness, percentage of documented assets, ownership clarity, and classification coverage to prioritize improvements

Turn your data into governed, trusted assets in four steps

1
Asset Discovery

Connect sources and automatically discover assets, including tables, fields, and relationships

2
Classification and Description

Classify each asset by sensitivity and add business definitions and usage purposes

3
Ownership Assignment

Assign a clear owner to each asset with defined responsibilities and permissions

4
Monitoring and Improvement

Track asset quality indicators and continuously update them as systems and needs evolve

Who benefits from data asset management in Governata?

Data Analyst

Instant discovery of any data asset with full context, including ownership, source, and reliability, so analysis starts with clarity

Chief Information Security Officer

Clear classification for each asset based on sensitivity, enabling precise enforcement of access and protection policies

Governance and Compliance Teams

Every asset is classified, documented, and owned, with compliance-ready records aligned with NDMO and PDPL

Chief Data Officer

A comprehensive catalog showing all assets, their status, and ownership, forming a solid foundation for data strategy

Understanding your data assets is the first step toward compliance

NDMO requires organizations to know what data assets they own and how they are managed. Data asset management is the starting point.

Asset Inventory as a Core Requirement

You cannot govern what you do not know NDMO requires a complete inventory of data assets as the first step toward compliance

✓ A centralized catalog automatically built from connected sources

Classification as the Foundation of Access Control

Access policies cannot be applied to unclassified data Classification links each asset to the appropriate protection policy

✓ Built-in classification aligned with NDMO and PDPL requirements

Data Asset Lifecycle Management

Data is created, used, archived, and deleted Managing the lifecycle ensures data is not retained longer than necessary, a key PDPL requirement

✓ Full tracking across all lifecycle stages

Audit Readiness at Any Time

Regulators require evidence, not assumptions Documented inventory and classification provide that evidence

✓ Reports available for every asset, including status, ownership, and classification

FAQs about Data Assets

What is a data asset?

A data asset is any dataset owned by the organization that holds operational or strategic value, such as a database table, report, file, or collection of records Managing it as an asset means documenting it, classifying it, assigning ownership, and controlling access

When data sources are connected, assets are automatically discovered and added to the central catalog, including tables, fields, and relationships, without manual entry

The system supports classification based on sensitivity, including public, internal, confidential, and highly confidential, in line with NDMO, PDPL, and enterprise security policies

A primary owner is assigned to each asset, with additional roles such as data steward or technical owner defined to ensure clear responsibility without conflict

NDMO requires a documented inventory of data assets with classification and ownership The catalog built in Governata provides this evidence, ready for any audit without manual effort

The system reflects changes upon re-extraction to ensure the catalog remains up to date and aligned with actual data assets at all times

Know what you have, who owns it, and how it is protected, all in one system

Governata builds a complete catalog of your data assets with classification, ownership, and documentation to form the foundation for real governance