Clarity, compliance, and control.
FireOak helps purpose-driven teams design and implement data and information governance programs that are practical, people-friendly, and scalable.
The Stakes
Without good governance, organizations face rising risks:
- Unclear data ownership
- Outdated security policies
- Shadow systems and tool sprawl
- No retention schedules or deletion protocols
- Audit unpreparedness
Good information governance isn't about locking things down – it's about making your information safer, easier to manage, and aligned with your values.
What We Mean by Information Governance
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Information governance is the structure behind your data: Who can access it. How it's classified. Where it's stored. When it's deleted. And why it all matters.
FireOak builds right-sized governance programs that support your systems, your staff, and your strategy – without overwhelming your team.
What We Do
- Information/Data Governance Program Development: Build from scratch or overhaul outdated frameworks
- Policy Writing: Create security, privacy, technology policies in plain language
- Data Classification: Categorize information by risk, sensitivity, and access needs
- Retention Schedules: Establish realistic, documented lifecycles for your data
- Access & Permissions Models: Design role-based access aligned for organizational needs
- Audit Preparedness & Controls: Get ready for FDA, GDPR, CCPA, or internal board review
Who We Help
- Nonprofits and foundations managing sensitive or donor data
- R&D and healthcare organizations preparing for internal or external audits
- Scaling teams with no formal governance framework
Need policies and practices your staff actually understand -- and use?
