System of Record Mapping Template
Mapping which system is the authoritative source for each data entity, preventing ownership conflicts and data corruption
The System of Record Mapping template provides a structured approach to mapping which system is the authoritative source for each data entity, preventing ownership conflicts and data corruption.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
SoR Mapping Overview
Describe the scope of the SoR mapping, the methodology for determining the authoritative source, and the governance...
System of Record Map
Graph Diagram section
SoR Matrix
Map each data entity to its system of record, the secondary copies, the synchronisation mechanism, and the freshness...
Data Ownership RACI
Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each data entity: the data steward, technical owner,...
Data Ownership Principles
State the ownership principles: single system of record per entity, writes only at the source, copies are read-only,...
SoR Governance Checklist
Define the checklist for maintaining the SoR mapping: regular review cadence, dispute resolution process, and new...
Data Ownership Risks
Document risks: disputed ownership, stale copies treated as authoritative, systems writing to entities they do not own,...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| SoR Mapping Overview | Rich Text | Describe the scope of the SoR mapping, the methodology for determining the... |
| System of Record Map | Graph Diagram | Graph Diagram section |
| SoR Matrix | Dependency Matrix | Map each data entity to its system of record, the secondary copies, the... |
| Data Ownership RACI | RACI Matrix | Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each data... |
| Data Ownership Principles | Principle | State the ownership principles: single system of record per entity, writes only... |
| SoR Governance Checklist | Governance Checklist | Define the checklist for maintaining the SoR mapping: regular review cadence,... |
| Data Ownership Risks | Risk | Document risks: disputed ownership, stale copies treated as authoritative,... |
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