A comprehensive data audit typically includes the following components:
Data Inventory: Cataloging all data assets within the organization. Data Quality Assessment: Evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data. Data Security Review: Assessing the measures in place to protect data from unauthorized access and breaches. Compliance Check: Ensuring that data handling practices comply with relevant regulations and standards. Gap Analysis: Identifying discrepancies between current data practices and best practices or regulatory requirements.