Data Flow View Template
Documenting how data moves through the system, including sources, transformations, destinations, and governance controls
The Data Flow View template provides a structured approach to documenting how data moves through the system, including sources, transformations, destinations, and governance controls.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Data Flow Overview
Describe the key data flows in scope, the data domains they cover, and the governance requirements that apply
Data Flow Diagram
Diagram section
Primary Data Flow
Document the most important data flow: source system, transformations applied, destination, frequency, volume, and...
Secondary Data Flow
Document the second most important data flow
Data Lifecycle
Document the lifecycle of key data entities: creation, active use, archival, retention period, and deletion
Data Governance Requirements
Document data governance and privacy requirements: classification, encryption in transit and at rest, access controls,...
Data Flow Risks
Document risks: data loss, corruption, unauthorised access, compliance violations, and bottleneck points
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Data Flow Overview | Rich Text | Describe the key data flows in scope, the data domains they cover, and the... |
| Data Flow Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Primary Data Flow | Data Flow Specification | Document the most important data flow: source system, transformations applied,... |
| Secondary Data Flow | Data Flow Specification | Document the second most important data flow |
| Data Lifecycle | Data Lifecycle | Document the lifecycle of key data entities: creation, active use, archival,... |
| Data Governance Requirements | Compliance Requirement | Document data governance and privacy requirements: classification, encryption... |
| Data Flow Risks | Risk | Document risks: data loss, corruption, unauthorised access, compliance... |
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