Governments collect more data than ever before, but protecting that data is increasingly difficult thanks to sophisticated cyberattacks, contradictory privacy laws and rising public concern about how data is used and shared. In this heightened risk environment, governments must be extremely vigilant about protecting data. Along with the financial costs that come with data breaches, there’s something else at stake for agencies — maintaining the public’s trust. Download this issue brief to learn how agencies can practice good data governance and enact policies that place parameters around how the data they collect is shared and used, all while build transparency and trust with the constituents they serve.