Microsoft Purview Data Governance
Know Your Data. Trust Your Data. Govern Your Data.
What we do
Microsoft Purview (formerly Azure Purview) is the unified data governance service for your entire data estate — Azure, on-premise, and multi-cloud. We implement Purview to give your organisation complete data discovery, lineage, classification, and GDPR data map capabilities.
Ideal for
Organisations needing GDPR data mapping, regulated sector data governance, or self-service analytics with trustworthy data discovery
Common applications
Enterprise Data Catalogue
Scan and catalogue all data assets across Azure, SQL Server, SAP, and SaaS tools — giving analysts a searchable inventory of all enterprise data.
Automated PII Classification
Automatically discover and classify personal data (GDPR-relevant) across your estate with built-in and custom sensitivity labels.
End-to-End Data Lineage
Visualise how data flows from source systems through pipelines to Power BI reports — essential for impact analysis and audit.
GDPR Data Map
Produce a GDPR-compliant data map showing where personal data resides, how it moves, and who can access it.
Data Access Policies
Implement Purview access policies that govern who can query sensitive data across Azure storage and databases without touching individual resource IAM.
Glossary & Ownership
Build a business glossary linking technical assets to business terms and assigning data ownership across the organisation.
How we work
Scope & Register
Define the data sources to govern, set up the Purview account, and register data sources for scanning.
Scanning & Classification
Configure automated scans and classification rules. Review and tune initial results with your data stewards.
Lineage & Glossary
Implement lineage connections for key pipelines and build the initial business glossary with agreed ownership assignments.
Operationalise & Train
Set up scheduled rescans, train data stewards, and deliver the governance operating model.
What you receive
- Microsoft Purview account scoped to your Azure estate
- Automated scan configuration for all agreed data sources
- PII classification rules with GDPR sensitivity labels
- Data lineage maps for key data flows
- Business glossary with ownership assignments
- GDPR data map report and governance operating model
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Let's discuss your requirements. No commitment, no sales pitch — just a focused conversation about your situation.
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