Alex Merced 2/19/2026

The Role of the Semantic Layer in Data Governance

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This article discusses the limitations of traditional, document-based data governance and argues for using a semantic layer to enforce governance automatically. It explains how centralized definitions in a semantic layer eliminate conflicting metrics, how access policies are enforced at query time across all tools, and how this approach provides lineage, accountability, and automated documentation.

The Role of the Semantic Layer in Data Governance

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