When people think about data governance, they often think about control—setting rules, enforcing permissions, and putting up barriers to protect sensitive information. And while control is certainly part of the equation, it’s only one side of the coin. The real foundation of effective governance isn’t just about restricting access—it’s about enabling the right access.
Giving users better access to data is one of the most impactful steps an organization can take toward stronger governance. Why? Because most data risks don’t come from people having too much access—they come from people not knowing what data exists, where to find it, or how to use it properly. When teams can’t easily find the data they need, they create workarounds. They duplicate files, download sensitive information to local drives, or ask colleagues for copies without knowing whether the data is up-to-date or even approved for use.
On the flip side, when people know what data is available and how to request access to it securely, they’re far more likely to follow best practices. They’re also faster. Better access means less time spent searching through folders, messaging coworkers for links, or relying on tribal knowledge to figure out what data is relevant. That saves time, reduces redundancy, and helps teams make decisions based on trusted, governed sources.
So how do you make that kind of access possible—without losing control?
With Hunni’s data catalog, teams can search across all of your company’s data assets, down to the column level. They can filter by metadata tags, quickly scan descriptions, and identify the data that’s actually useful to their work. Most importantly, they can request access directly from asset owners, creating a clear and auditable approval path. No more mystery files. No more guessing games. And no more bottlenecks.
The catalog is designed to help users discover and understand your organization’s data—without sorting through shared drives or asking around on Slack. It’s intuitive, searchable, and built for non-technical users, so anyone in the org can work with data the right way.
When people can easily find and request access to the right data, you don’t just improve efficiency—you improve governance. Hunni helps you do both.
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