- The document discusses the importance of data governance for regulatory compliance and avoiding costly issues. It provides examples where poor data governance resulted in large fines for inaccurate public information. - It advocates assessing how well an organization manages common data governance issues, from being unaware to having full governance processes in place. Factors like data quality, management, and controls are important. - Without proper data governance, organizations risk inconsistent, inaccurate, or non-existent information which can mislead regulators and result in severe penalties. Attention to data accuracy and controls is crucial.