Data is a crucial component in educational success. It gives educators the power to address student needs, study what strategies work, and make necessary changes so that every student has the greatest opportunity. Today, educators, parents, and students have access to more data than ever before and have access to more technology tools to facilitate the use of data. Accordingly, stakeholders have increased concerns for student privacy that have resulted in new laws and policies to ensure student data is protected. To continue using data to reach educational success, increased privacy, safeguards, and transparency are necessary. A system of data governance accomplishes this by designating rules, procedures, and groups responsible for decision-making regarding data collection, use, and access. "Louisiana's Data Governance and Privacy Guidebook" provides a framework for establishing data governance at the local educational agencies (LEA) and school level. It attempts to offer best practices, action steps, and responsibilities regarding data governance and student privacy.