DE306: Data Governance, Security & Compliance

SFIA Reference: SCAD Level 4/5

Data Engineer (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Implements access controls, data classification, and auditing to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply RBAC and ABAC in data platforms.
  • Maintain lineage and audit metadata.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Configured secure access to a dataset.
  • Supported GDPR or audit response activities.

Level 5:

  • Designed governance frameworks or lineage patterns.
  • Led implementation of data protection tooling.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Audit a data view for personal or sensitive information.
  • Map lineage for a major reporting object.
  • Publish a security checklist for a pipeline.

Recommended Resources

  • GDPR Awareness Module (Internal)
  • Microsoft Purview Documentation
  • KnowHow: Data Lineage and Metadata

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