Data governance | Information Systems homework help

 Organizations are struggling to reduce and right-size their information foot-print, using data governance techniques like data cleansing and de-duplication. Why is this effort necessary?  Briefly explain and support from your readings, using APA style citations. Remember to appropriately respond to two other learners for full credit. 

At least one scholarly source should be used in the initial discussion thread.. Use proper citations and references in your post.