DA304: Policy-Aligned Architecture & Governance

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SFIA Reference: GOVN Level 4/5

Data Architect (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Ensures that data architecture aligns with data governance policies, regulatory standards, and organisational controls.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply GDPR and ISO27001 requirements in design.
  • Incorporate ownership, quality, and lifecycle rules.
  • Design for auditability and data protection.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Applied policy rules to a schema or architecture.
  • Ensured role-based access in a design. Level 5:
  • Contributed to data governance working group.
  • Led impact assessment for policy changes.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • GDPR and data retention deep dive.
  • Case study: Compliance-by-design.
  • Reflection on trade-offs in secure design.

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “Compliance and Governance by Design”
  • Policy Portal: Internal standards and checklists

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