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Data Architecture

What is Data Architecture?

The design of an organization's data structures, policies, and standards that govern how data is collected, stored, and used.

Governance

Frameworks that govern data architecture

COBIT 2019View framework →ISO 27001:2022View framework →NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0View framework →

What the standards actually require on data architecture

Requirements naming data architecture across 4 standards, quoted from the control text.

DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)4 controls

Architecture changes follow review processes that assess impact on integration, quality, and compliance.

DMBOK-DA-02 · Data Architecture Governance →
EDM Council DCAM - Data Management Capability Assessment Model2 controls

A data architecture (conceptual, logical and physical data models) is defined, maintained and aligned to business needs.

DCAM-5.1 · Data Architecture and Models →
BCBS 2391 control

A bank should design, build and maintain data architecture and IT infrastructure which fully supports its risk data aggregation capabilities and risk reporting practices not only in normal times but also during times of stress or crisis, while still meeting th...

BCBS239-P2 · Data architecture and IT infrastructure →
ISO 8000 - Data Quality1 control

Adopt the master data quality management framework covering data architecture, governance, operations, and assurance.

ISO8000-150 · Master Data Quality Management Framework →

Questions people ask about data architecture

What is Data Architecture?
The design of an organization's data structures, policies, and standards that govern how data is collected, stored, and used.
Why is Data Architecture important for compliance?
Data Architecture is a key concept in Governance. Understanding data architecture helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Data Architecture?
Data Architecture appears in the requirement text of DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition), EDM Council DCAM - Data Management Capability Assessment Model, BCBS 239, ISO 8000 - Data Quality. Across these standards we have identified 8 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Data Architecture?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how data architecture applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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Written and maintained by Gerard Blokdyk, The Art of Service.