# Governance Fundamentals Build a strong foundation in data governance with core concepts and best practices that support scalable, secure data access. Whether you're just getting started or formalizing an existing approach, these guides cover the principles you need to build effective, scalable governance. **Explore essential governance concepts:** * Governance models and when to use them * Metadata tagging strategies that enable automation * Foundational access control methods * Aligning data governance efforts to broader business goals These resources are designed to help you build adaptable governance practices that grow with your organization and support long-term success. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://documentation.immuta.com/SaaS/knowledge-base/governance-fundamentals.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.