In today’s dynamic business environment, the power of data is providing the insights for organizations to drive strategic decisions, effective operations, and meet regulatory compliance. Standing at the forefront of this landscape are Microsoft Purview use cases, redefining the ways industries harness the power of data.

One solution that meets this demand head-on is Microsoft Purview, a unified data governance service, that offers a unique capacity to discover, catalog, and classify data from diverse sources. By doing so, it empowers businesses to govern, protect, and manage their entire data estate.

In this blog post, one of our experienced consultants, who has worked with Microsoft Purview across a wide array of industries, shared how Microsoft Purview is reshaping the Finance, Healthcare, and Retail sectors.

Driving Compliance and Fraud Detection in the Finance Sector

Financial institutions operate within a complex web of regulations such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. Ensuring compliance can be challenging due to the vast quantities of sensitive customer data these institutions handle. Purview serves as a powerful tool by providing data discovery and classification capabilities, thereby enabling organizations to effectively track sensitive customer information across their databases and uphold regulatory compliance.

Equally important in the finance sector is the detection and prevention of fraud. By integrating Microsoft Purview with other analytic and machine learning tools, financial organizations can analyze and catalog data from multiple sources. This holistic view of data uncovers patterns and anomalies indicative of fraudulent activities, equipping organizations with the information they need to preemptively tackle such issues.

Empowering Patient Data Management and Privacy in the Healthcare Sector

In the healthcare sector, Purview proves equally valuable. Healthcare providers are entrusted with managing vast amounts of patient data, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and medical imaging files. Purview assists in discovering and cataloging these diverse data sources, enabling organizations to gain insights into patient demographics, medical histories, and treatment outcomes, thus enhancing clinical decision-making and facilitating data-driven research.

Moreover, regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) necessitate strict patient data privacy and effective consent management. Purview’s data classification and metadata capabilities make this achievable by identifying sensitive patient information, implementing access controls, and tracking data usage to meet compliance requirements.