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A structured method for reviewing whether data can be identified, classified, accessed, transferred, protected, retained, & used under appropriate governance conditions.

Technical Whitepaper Series No. 1

Data Flow Governance & Compliance Evidence Review Framework

This framework is decision-support & evidence organization. It is not a legal opinion, regulatory interpretation, privacy impact assessment, cybersecurity certification, or approval mechanism.

Requirements

  1. RequirementIdentification, provenance & lineage, rights & permissions, classification & sensitivity, movement & transfer, controls & evidence
  2. RequirementData classification based on observable attributes including personal data status, confidentiality, regulatory context, use limitation, re-identification risk, & AI relevance
  3. RequirementCross-boundary & multi-party data movement records covering entities, jurisdictions, categories, purpose, mechanism, controls, onward transfer, retention, incident response, & auditability
  4. RequirementDecision outcomes: proceed, proceed with controls, escalate for professional review, redesign use case, or do not use

Deliverables

  • Data inventory & classification record
  • Lineage & provenance map
  • Rights & permissions assessment
  • Data flow & transfer record
  • Risk review & control register
  • Approval & monitoring record

How this standard has evolved

01Consultation Draft

This version is open for review and may change before release.

02Bounded Use

Use the framework within its stated limits and professional context.

03Stakeholder Review

Feedback from members and subject experts informs revisions before publication.

04Revision Discipline

Updates are tracked so readers can see what changed and why.