This study explores the relationship between information governance and data governance. Both information governance and data governance play an essential role in the Big Data Era to help organizations maximize business value. However, organizations frequently confuse information governance and data governance, and these terms are used interchangeably, producing confusion. The study aims to provide a more apparent distinction between information governance and data governance and explores possible practical ways to distinguish between information governance and data governance by examining their similar aspects to help organizations gain a more competitive advantage.