OneTrust and Databricks Unite for Enhanced Data Governance
An innovative partnership designed to automate data policy enforcement while empowering organizations to maintain compliance effortlessly
At the recent summit dedicated to Data + AI, OneTrust announced an exciting new partnership with Databricks, focused on launching their latest integration: the Data Policy Enforcement product. This cutting-edge collaboration stands to revolutionize how data governance teams operate, allowing them to automate crucial policy enforcement within the speed-driven landscape of artificial intelligence and data analytics.
The Need for Real-time Policy Enforcement
In today’s fast-paced digital world, AI systems cannot afford to wait for manual approvals; they operate in real time. Consequently, governance frameworks must match this tempo, ensuring that compliance mechanisms are both rapid and seamless. While some datasets can be freely accessed, others—such as personal data—demand meticulous oversight to ensure proper governance based on purpose and consent.
Establishing Robust Governance Practices
Organizations are tasked with defining conditions, rules, and policies that govern AI-ready datasets. This foundational work is paramount for forming and monitoring data contracts that help clarify how data can be utilized in alignment with specific purposes and within regulatory frameworks. Through the integration with Databricks, OneTrust provides organizations with the tools necessary to put these policies into action.
Innovative Features of the Integration
The Data Policy Enforcement product actively orchestrates comprehensive policy enforcement across the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform through Unity Catalog. This ensures a consistent and programmatic control over data. For instance, if an AI model attempts to access sensitive credit history data, OneTrust's built-in mechanisms will automatically restrict access to sensitive attributes, thereby preventing potential compliance violations.
Automated Data Controls
OneTrust’s Data Policy Enforcement solutions uniquely apply native data controls that are inherent within the Databricks Unity Catalog. Key features of this integration include:
- Consent-based row filtering: When employees or approved partners access customer data, system filters automatically apply based on the consent status of the customers involved.
- Column masking: Sensitive personal data gets masked in accordance with the user’s role and the declared purpose of access.
- Cross-platform orchestration: OneTrust provides a unified source of policies that are consistently applied across various applications and data platforms, enabling cohesive data processing across different environments.
Industry Leaders Collaborate for Innovation
The collaboration between OneTrust and Databricks is marked by a shared commitment to enhancing compliance mechanisms. According to Roger Murff, a VP at Databricks, this partnership aims to provide customers with the ability to accelerate innovation without compromising on compliance. The combination of automated data policy enforcement offered by OneTrust and the powerful capabilities of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform effectively closes the gap between compliance and innovation.
With the Data Policy Enforcement integration now available in preview, organizations are positioned to unlock their data’s potential while adhering to essential compliance standards.
About OneTrust
OneTrust is dedicated to empowering organizations to use data and AI in a responsible manner. Their platform streamlines consent-driven data collection, automates data governance across various risk management domains, and enforces robust data policies throughout the data ecosystem. With a commitment to facilitating collaboration between data and risk management teams, OneTrust enables rapid and trusted innovation. The company, which holds over 300 patents, proudly serves more than 14,000 clients worldwide, including both industry leaders and small enterprises. For more details, visit www.onetrust.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OneTrust and Databricks partnership focus on?
The partnership aims to enhance data governance through a new integration that automates data policy enforcement for better compliance and efficiency.
What are the key features of the Data Policy Enforcement integration?
This integration includes consent-based row filtering, column masking, and cross-platform orchestration to ensure seamless data governance.
How does OneTrust ensure compliance while using AI?
OneTrust utilizes automated policy enforcement to ensure compliance measures are applied in real time as data is accessed and utilized.
Who can benefit from the Data Policy Enforcement integration?
Organizations looking to leverage data and AI responsibly while ensuring compliance can greatly benefit from this integration.
Is the Data Policy Enforcement integration currently available?
Yes, the integration is now available in preview, allowing organizations to explore its features.
