EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
• Think proactively , not reactively – Instead of scrambling to meet new regulations as they emerge , build systems flexible enough to adapt to changing requirements -- which is particularly important for unstructured data , where the volume and variety of data types continue to grow .
• Collaborate across departments – Compliance shouldn ’ t be siloed in legal or IT . I . e ., involve stakeholders from across the organization to ensure compliance efforts align with broader business goals and to tap into the potential value of your unstructured data .
• Implement data mobility strategies – As regulations change , you may need to move data between different storage systems or jurisdictions – so having a robust data mobility strategy , especially for unstructured data , can help you stay compliant while optimizing costs .
In the words of one tech CEO I spoke with who was struggling with GDPR , dealing with compliance felt like trying to hold onto a handful of sand .
But with the right mindset and tools , particularly those equipped to handle the challenges of unstructured data , that sand can be transformed into something solid , valuable , and lasting .
The bottom line is this … as unstructured data continues to grow in volume and importance , organizations that can effectively manage and derive value from it while maintaining compliance will have a significant competitive advantage .
Or said another way – by treating data compliance as a value-add rather than just a cost , companies can turn a regulatory challenge into a business opportunity . p
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