Let’s dive into a conversation that goes beyond the headlines and into the heart of data governance, with a little inspiration from the unremitting political world that defines the US at this moment. Van Jones’ pointed observation on CNN following a town hall last evening, captured a fundamental truth about the double standards in the political landscape. He argued that, while one candidate seems often to operate in a “lawless” (uncontrollable) environment (I will not say who this is), the other candidate must be “flawless” to compete (again not naming names to avoid getting too political).