Data and Information attributes for the Regulatory Agencies Inventory - Regulatory Agencies Inventory and Attributes

Data and Information attributes for the Regulatory Agencies Inventory

(Chapter 20 of Regulatory Agencies Inventory and Attributes)

Executive Summary: Chapter Overview

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The Bottom Line

Data and Information attributes are reserved for agency-specific requirements governing data handling, data classes, information flows, retention, protection, and reporting. They support the connection between regulatory authority and the enterprise data types subject to that authority.

Core Concepts

Concept	Definition & Strategic Role
Regulated Data Context	Data and Information attributes can describe which data handling rules, data classes, or information obligations are associated with the agency.
Enterprise Data Linkage	The category supports downstream mapping to Data and Information Types, regulated flows, integrations, applications, and evidence requirements.

Quick Q&A

Question: Why does this inventory need Data and Information attributes?

Answer: Regulatory agencies frequently govern specific data types and information flows. Capturing those requirements helps the Enterprise Model connect agencies to regulated data, affected integrations, and systems that must comply.

Data and Information attributes capture the specific data handling requirements associated with this regulatory agency’s jurisdiction.

The IF4IT has not yet identified standard attributes in this category for the Regulatory Agencies Inventory. This does not mean no such attributes exist — organizations building this inventory are encouraged to identify and define attributes in this category that are relevant to their specific context and governance needs.

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