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EPC Group delivers enterprise data governance consulting for Fortune 500 organizations. We implement Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, data quality management, master data management, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA). Enterprise Microsoft experience since 1997. 11,000+ engagements completed.

Key Facts

  • EPC Group implements Microsoft Purview — Microsoft's unified data governance platform — for cataloging, classification, lineage, and policy management.
  • Data governance services cover: data cataloging, data quality, master data management, metadata management, data lineage, and data classification.
  • Compliance frameworks supported: GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, SOC 2 Type II.
  • EPC Group uses a 4-phase governance framework: Assessment and Discovery, Strategy and Roadmap, Foundation Building, Scale and Optimize.
  • Data governance engagements range from $50,000 (assessment only) to $500,000+ (full enterprise implementation with ongoing managed services).
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Enterprise Data Governance

Data Governance That Drives Business Value

Last updated by Errin O'Connor, Founder & Chief AI Architect, EPC Group

Transform your data into a strategic asset with enterprise-grade governance. Expert data cataloging, quality management, and Microsoft Purview implementation for Fortune 500 organizations.

Microsoft Solutions Partner (former Gold Partner, 2000–2022)
HIPAA & GDPR Compliant
Enterprise Scale
Experience Since 1997
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6,500+
Data Governance Projects
10B+
Records Governed
29
Years Experience
98%
Client Satisfaction
Core Services

Comprehensive Data Governance Solutions

End-to-end data governance services that establish trust, ensure compliance, and unlock the value of your enterprise data assets.

Data Cataloging

Create a unified, searchable inventory of all enterprise data assets with rich metadata, business glossaries, and automated discovery.

  • Automated data discovery
  • Business glossary development
  • Data asset inventory
  • Search and discovery portal
  • Data ownership assignment
  • Cross-system cataloging

Data Quality Management

Implement comprehensive data quality frameworks with profiling, cleansing, monitoring, and continuous improvement processes.

  • Data profiling & assessment
  • Quality rule definition
  • Automated cleansing
  • Quality scorecards
  • Issue remediation workflows
  • Continuous monitoring

Master Data Management

Establish authoritative sources for critical business data including customers, products, vendors, and locations across all systems.

  • Golden record creation
  • Data matching & merging
  • Hierarchy management
  • Cross-system synchronization
  • Data stewardship workflows
  • MDM hub implementation

Metadata Management

Capture, manage, and leverage technical, operational, and business metadata to unlock the full value of your data assets.

  • Technical metadata extraction
  • Business metadata enrichment
  • Metadata repository design
  • Impact analysis capabilities
  • Data dictionary creation
  • Semantic layer development

Data Lineage

Trace data from source to consumption with end-to-end lineage mapping, enabling impact analysis and regulatory compliance.

  • End-to-end lineage mapping
  • Automated lineage discovery
  • Impact analysis tools
  • Transformation documentation
  • Regulatory compliance support
  • Visual lineage graphs

Data Classification

Systematically classify and label data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business value to enforce protection policies.

  • Sensitivity classification
  • Automated labeling
  • PII/PHI detection
  • Custom classification rules
  • Policy enforcement
  • Classification reporting
Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview Implementation & Optimization

Use Microsoft Purview as your all-in-one data governance platform. Our experts will assist you in implementing, configuring, and optimizing Purview.

This will help you establish a complete data governance solution across:

  • Azure
  • On-premises
  • Multi-cloud environments
  • Unified data catalog across all data sources
  • Automated data lineage and impact analysis
  • Sensitive data discovery and classification
  • Business glossary and data stewardship
  • Policy management and access governance
  • Integration with Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power BI
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Microsoft Purview Capabilities

A unified data governance solution that helps you manage and govern your on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS data.

Data Map
Data Catalog
Data Estate Insights
Data Policy
Data Sharing

Unified Data Catalog

A single pane of glass for discovering, understanding, and governing all your data assets across Azure, on-premises, and multi-cloud environments.

Automated Data Lineage

Automatically capture and visualize data lineage across Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and other data movement tools.

Sensitive Data Discovery

Automatically detect and classify sensitive information including PII, PHI, and financial data across your entire data estate.

Data Map

Create a holistic, up-to-date map of your data landscape with automated scanning and business context enrichment.

Policy Management

Define and enforce data access policies at scale, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Insights & Analytics

Gain visibility into data asset distribution, classification coverage, and governance health across your organization.

Capabilities

Enterprise Data Management Capabilities

Comprehensive data governance capabilities that transform how your organization manages, protects, and leverages data assets.

Enterprise Data Strategy

Develop comprehensive data strategies aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.

Data Security

Implement robust security controls protecting sensitive data while enabling authorized access.

Stewardship Programs

Establish data stewardship programs with clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability.

Governance Operating Model

Design scalable governance operating models with policies, standards, and procedures.

Data Architecture

Build modern data architectures that support governance, analytics, and operational needs.

AI/ML Data Preparation

Ensure data quality and governance for AI/ML initiatives with trusted, governed data pipelines.

Compliance

Regulatory Compliance for Data Governance

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and SOC 2 data requirements with governance frameworks designed for compliance from the ground up.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

Data subject access requests (DSAR)
Right to erasure implementation
Consent management
Data processing records
Cross-border transfer controls
Privacy impact assessments

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

PHI inventory and classification
Access controls and audit trails
Minimum necessary standards
Business associate management
Breach notification readiness
Risk assessment documentation

CCPA/CPRA

California Consumer Privacy Act

Consumer data inventory
Opt-out mechanisms
Data sale disclosures
Consumer request fulfillment
Data retention policies
Service provider contracts

SOC 2

Service Organization Control 2

Data integrity controls
Processing accuracy validation
Confidentiality protections
Availability monitoring
Change management controls
Vendor data governance
Our Methodology

Proven Data Governance Framework

A structured, phased approach that delivers quick wins while building sustainable, enterprise-scale data governance capabilities.

01

Assessment & Discovery

Comprehensive evaluation of your current data landscape, governance maturity, and pain points.

  • Data estate inventory
  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Governance maturity assessment
  • Gap analysis
  • Risk identification
02

Strategy & Roadmap

Develop a tailored data governance strategy and implementation roadmap aligned with business goals.

  • Vision and objectives definition
  • Operating model design
  • Technology selection
  • Prioritized initiatives
  • Success metrics
03

Foundation Building

Establish core governance capabilities including organization, policies, and technology platform.

  • Governance council formation
  • Policy framework development
  • Technology implementation
  • Initial data domain coverage
  • Quick win delivery
04

Scale & Optimize

Expand governance coverage, automate processes, and continuously improve based on metrics.

  • Domain expansion
  • Process automation
  • Advanced capabilities
  • Performance optimization
  • Continuous improvement
Why EPC Group

The Data Governance Experts Enterprise Trusts

With enterprise consulting since 1997 and Microsoft ecosystem expertise, we deliver data governance solutions that create lasting business value.

Enterprise Scale

Proven experience governing data across Fortune 500 organizations with billions of records.

Compliance Expertise

Deep expertise in HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, and industry-specific data regulations.

Microsoft Expertise

Microsoft Gold Partner with extensive Purview, Azure, and Microsoft 365 implementation experience.

Business-First Approach

We prioritize business outcomes, not just technical implementations. Governance that delivers ROI.

Ready to Transform Your Data Governance?

Schedule a free consultation with our data governance experts. We'll assess your current state and provide a roadmap to enterprise-grade data governance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power BI and how can it help my organization?

Power BI is Microsoft's enterprise analytics platform that transforms raw data into interactive dashboards and reports. It enables data-driven decision-making across your organization with real-time insights, automated refresh, and role-based access control. EPC Group has delivered 200+ enterprise Power BI implementations.

How much does Power BI consulting cost?

Power BI consulting is scoped to the engagement: a focused dashboard project or an enterprise-wide analytics platform with governance frameworks. EPC Group provides detailed estimates after a free discovery session.

What industries does EPC Group serve with Power BI?

EPC Group delivers Power BI solutions across healthcare (HIPAA-compliant), financial services (SOC 2), government (FedRAMP/GCC), manufacturing, retail, education, energy, and professional services — all with industry-specific compliance and security configurations.

How long does a Power BI implementation take?

Timeline depends on complexity: a focused dashboard suite takes 4-8 weeks, a department-wide analytics rollout takes 8-16 weeks, and an enterprise platform with Fabric, governance, and training takes 4-6 months. EPC Group uses agile delivery with 2-week sprint cycles.

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Data Governance That Drives Business Value

EPC Group provides enterprise data governance consulting for Fortune 500 companies. We implement Microsoft Purview for:

  • Data cataloging
  • Data quality management
  • Master data management
  • Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA)

We have experience since 1997 with Microsoft and have completed 11,000+ engagements.

Comprehensive Data Governance Solutions

Data Cataloging

  • Automated data discovery across on-premises, Azure, and multi-cloud environments
  • Business glossary development — standardized definitions for critical business terms
  • Data asset inventory — comprehensive map of all enterprise data assets
  • Search and discovery portal so business users find trusted data without IT help
  • Data ownership assignment — every critical dataset has a named business owner
  • Cross-system cataloging connecting data assets across SQL Server, Azure, SharePoint, and third-party systems

Data Quality Management

  • Data profiling and quality assessment — completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness
  • Quality rule definition and automated rule enforcement
  • Automated cleansing workflows for common data quality failures
  • Quality scorecards published to data owners and executive sponsors
  • Data quality alerting when thresholds are breached

Master Data Management

  • Golden record creation — single authoritative source for Customer, Product, Supplier, and Employee entities
  • Deduplication workflows for matching and merging records across source systems
  • MDM hub design on Azure SQL or Azure Data Lake
  • Stewardship portal for business users to review and approve master data changes

Metadata Management

  • Business metadata capture — descriptions, owners, quality ratings, usage notes
  • Technical metadata collection — column names, data types, row counts, refresh times
  • Operational metadata — data refresh history, pipeline status, data freshness indicators
  • Metadata propagation from source systems to Power BI and downstream reports

Data Lineage

  • End-to-end lineage tracking from source system to Power BI report
  • Impact analysis — which downstream reports break if an upstream table changes?
  • Automated lineage capture via Microsoft Purview scanning and Azure Data Factory connectors
  • Lineage documentation for compliance audits (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR)

Data Classification

  • Sensitivity classification aligned with Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels (Public, Internal, Confidential, Highly Confidential)
  • Automated classification scanning using built-in and custom classifiers
  • Classification-driven access control — sensitivity label drives who can see what
  • GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA data subject identification using classification scans

Microsoft Purview Implementation

Microsoft Purview is EPC Group's primary data governance platform. We implement, configure, and operate Purview across six capability areas.

  • Unified Data Catalog — Scan and register data assets from Azure, SQL Server, SharePoint, Power BI, and 200+ supported sources.
  • Automated Data Lineage — Capture lineage from Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI automatically — no manual mapping.
  • Sensitive Data Discovery — Built-in classifiers for PHI, PII, financial data, and credentials. Custom classifiers for organization-specific sensitive data types.
  • Data Map — Visual map of all data assets, their relationships, and sensitivity classifications across the enterprise.
  • Policy Management — Data access policies that enforce who can read, modify, or share specific data assets — enforced at the data layer, not just the application layer.
  • Insights and Analytics — Governance dashboards showing label adoption, asset coverage, classification completeness, and steward engagement.

Regulatory Compliance for Data Governance

GDPR

  • Data subject request (DSR) workflows — locate, export, or delete personal data on request
  • Lawful basis documentation for all personal data processing activities
  • 72-hour breach notification process design
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) templates for high-risk processing

HIPAA

  • PHI data discovery and classification across all M365 and Azure services
  • Access controls and audit logging for all PHI access
  • Microsoft HIPAA BAA execution support
  • HIPAA-aligned data retention and deletion policies

CCPA/CPRA

  • California personal information inventory and classification
  • Consumer opt-out and deletion request workflow design
  • Data sale and sharing documentation for CCPA compliance

SOC 2

  • Data governance controls mapped to SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria
  • Access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows with audit trail
  • Change management documentation for data platform modifications
  • SOC 2 evidence package production from Purview audit logs

Proven Data Governance Framework

  • Assessment and Discovery — Data inventory, maturity assessment, stakeholder interviews, governance gap analysis.
  • Strategy and Roadmap — Governance operating model, platform selection, policy framework, roadmap with 90-day milestones.
  • Foundation Building — Purview deployment, initial catalog, stewardship program launch, baseline data quality rules.
  • Scale and Optimize — All domains covered, automated quality monitoring, compliance evidence production, CoE self-sustaining.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is enterprise data governance?

Data governance includes policies, processes, and technology controls. These elements ensure that enterprise data is accurate, accessible, secure, and compliant. It addresses:

  • Data quality
  • Data classification
  • Data lineage
  • Data stewardship
  • Access control

These aspects apply to all data assets within the organization.

Why use Microsoft Purview for data governance?

Microsoft Purview is the governance platform designed for organizations using Microsoft 365 and Azure. It automatically scans, classifies, and catalogs data assets.

Purview works seamlessly with:

  • Power BI
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Microsoft Fabric

This integration allows for automated lineage. Furthermore, sensitivity labels enforced in Purview apply across the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

How much does data governance consulting cost?

Assessment-only engagements cost between $50,000 and $75,000. Full enterprise data governance implementations, which include:

  • Purview deployment
  • Stewardship programs
  • Compliance framework mapping

These implementations range from $150,000 to $500,000. Additionally, ongoing managed governance services are available through a monthly retainer.

How long does a data governance implementation take?

The assessment and strategy phase lasts 6–8 weeks. Foundation building includes the following:

  • Purview deployment
  • Initial catalog
  • Stewardship launch

This phase takes 12–16 weeks. Achieving full enterprise scale, with all domains covered, requires 6–12 months. Self-sustaining Center of Excellence (CoE) operations develop in year 2.

What is the difference between a data catalog and a data governance platform?

A data catalog is a key part of data governance. It serves as a searchable inventory of data assets, complete with business metadata.

A data governance platform, such as Microsoft Purview, offers additional features. These include:

  • Classification
  • Lineage
  • Policy management
  • Access control
  • Compliance reporting

Ready to Transform Your Data Governance?

EPC Group has delivered enterprise data governance programs for Fortune 500 and regulated-industry clients on Microsoft Purview. Call (888) 381-9725 or request a data governance assessment.

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