What Federated Data Really Means: Balancing Central Standards with Domain Autonomy in Data Mesh

In this insightful discussion, we unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern data architecture: federation. Too often confused with fragmentation or chaos, true federated data governance is about distributing responsibility—not abandoning structure.Malcolm Chisholm dives into how organizations can balance centralized policies (like data retention standards and metadata conventions) with domain-level autonomy, especially within a data mesh architecture. Learn how to create interoperable data products across business units while preserving consistency, compliance, and control at the enterprise level.Interested in learning more? Watch the full webinar, Reimagining Data Governance for Faster Business Outcomes, here: https://snowplow.io/events/reimagining-data-governance-for-faster-business-outcomes