Data Governance Framework Template

In plain words

Provide a fill-in framework for ownership, access, quality, retention, and review.

This document is for teams defining governance for a product or pilot. It is designed to help someone make a clear decision, not to create unnecessary process.

What you need

• Systems and data classes
• Business and technical owners
• Legal or policy requirements

What to do

• Assign ownership.
• Define access and lifecycle rules.
• Set review evidence and cadence.

What good looks like

• The intended outcome is written in plain language.
• One person owns the decision and the next action.
• Inputs, exclusions, and data boundaries are explicit.
• Evidence is reviewed before the work expands.

What this does not promise

This document does not guarantee a business result, replace legal or regulatory advice, or approve production use. Final scope, controls, and acceptance criteria must reflect the actual organization and workflow.

Update notes

When updating this document, change the front-matter date, name the owner, and record any product, policy, or evidence dependency that changed.