Board Agenda‘s ‘Director Reference Guide’ for boards on data and its risks, with advice from Helle Bank Jørgensen, author of Stewards of the Future and CEO of Competent Boards.

The spread of information—and misinformation—is faster than ever, and the board’s role in overseeing IT policies, systems and procedures must not be underestimated. Here are guidelines for boards—and 10 key questions to ask.

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