Automatic data capture, when implemented correctly, can enhance data governance by making it an integral part of the data architecture rather than an afterthought. This approach, as advocated by Heap, counters the misconception that manual tracking ensures better governance and avoids data chaos. Automatic capture simplifies the process of managing large datasets by collecting all interactions and behaviors from the outset, which manual methods struggle to achieve due to their reliance on spreadsheets and limited event tracking. Despite fears of generating unverified data, autocapture systems can effectively organize and verify data from the moment of definition, providing a comprehensive and reliable dataset. This allows teams to make data-driven decisions and discover insights that may have been missed with manual tracking, thus supporting the development of innovative digital products and experiences.