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Data as the control plane

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By NHI Mgmt Group Updated June 7, 2026 Domain: Governance, Ownership & Risk

A governance model that treats data classification, lineage, retention, and usage rights as the main control surface for AI systems. For agentic environments, it means the data layer determines what the system can safely see, transform, and write back across workflows.

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NHIMG Editorial Note
Reviewed and updated by the NHIMG editorial team on June 7, 2026.
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