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in a context. As shown in Fi g u r e 7. 3 , the distinction between the two
rectangles for the embedding components is key to the noninvasive
approach since the ideas and practices already embedded in the orga-
nization represent the starting point for the approach.
• Organize into Systems: Based on the stakeholders selected, the
AT-EASE elements can be organized in different ways. Fi g u r e 7. 2
organizes the six AT-EASE components for data stewards and data
steward coordinators into a system. The AT-EASE components for
data stewards have been grouped into three categories: (1) enhance
awareness of data stewardship practices, (2) strengthen stewardship
practices, and (3) embed enhanced data governance practices.
• Document relationships: The model emphasizes interdependencies
between the AT-EASE components for each individual as well
as the relationships between the AT-EASE elements of different
stakeholders. Figure 7.3 also shows key relationships for invasive
data governance. The noninvasive governance approach uses what
is currently embedded within the organization as the starting point.
The focus of this approach is on identifying the informal data gov-
ernance mechanisms already existing within the organization and
using these mechanisms as the foundation of a more formal data
governance approach. The noninvasive data governance approach
thus focuses on identifying operational data stewards who already
have some level of responsibility over the data they define, produce,
and use as part of their daily routine (link 1 in Figure 7.3). These
operational stewards are identified and recognized, and their role
is formalized in order to improve communications, coordination,
and cooperation among stewards (link 2 in Figure 7.3). While cur-
rent informal data stewardship practices serve as the starting point,
these practices may not be effective or efficient. Once operational
data stewards are identified, data awareness programs can be set up
to help these stewards learn how to manage the data in a way that
ensures compliance, security, privacy, and other governance objec-
tives. Data stewards are provided the knowledge, tools, and practices
to enhance their data management (link 3 in Figure 7.3).
• Finally, any AT-EASE model can be viewed from different perspec-
tives. For example, we can look at the interactions between the
operational data stewards and data steward coordinators from the
perspective of the Data Governance Council. While noninvasive
governance frames at ease in terms of being nonthreatening rather