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Successful data management requires a proactive approach to addressing stakeholders’ needs for high-quality data, while protecting the privacy of individual respondents. To accomplish this, organizations are advised to develop and implement a comprehensive data governance program. A sound governance program will help organizations to improve their decisionmaking and improve efficiency of operations through establishing a coordinated response to common issues, such as data access controls and staff training; standardizing data definitions and processes; and implementing a holistic approach to mitigating data security risks.