Visibility as Control: Monitoring Governance at Scale
Jason Stearns
June 10, 2026
Governance is often measured by what organizations define. Policies are written. Retention schedules are approved.
Governance is often measured by what organizations define. Policies are written. Retention schedules are approved.
Most organizations have retention schedules. Many have documented policies, established governance frameworks, and clearly defined retention requirements.
A retention schedule is not a one-time deliverable. At least, it shouldn’t be. Many organizations invest significant time defining retention categories,
A retention schedule is only as defensible as the decisions behind it. Most organizations focus
Retention has always been about applying policy to information. AI changes the scale, speed, and
Retention is difficult to apply within a single environment. It becomes significantly more complex across