Data Governance Standard

In plain words

Define what information may be used, who may access it, and how its lifecycle is controlled.

This document is for data owners, security teams, and implementation leads. It is designed to help someone make a clear decision, not to create unnecessary process.

What you need

• Approved data sources
• Access roles
• Retention requirements

What to do

• Document the boundary.
• Apply least-privilege access.
• Review retention and deletion evidence.

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.