Use ISO/IEC 38505 as a strategic wrapper around a more operational framework (e.g., DAMA or DCAM). If you already have ISO 38500, adopting 38505 is logical and low effort. If you are starting data governance from scratch, begin with DAMA or DCAM, then overlay 38505 for board-level reporting and accountability mapping.
✅ Correctly separates governance from management. ✅ Simple, memorable E-D-A model. ✅ Strong on accountability for the data lifecycle. iso/iec 38505
It is an extension of the ISO/IEC 38500 family (IT governance) specifically focused on data governance . It provides principles, definitions, and a model for governing the use of data (not just managing data). Use ISO/IEC 38505 as a strategic wrapper around
❌ Too abstract for most practitioners. ❌ Dated for AI and real-time data. ❌ Low adoption means limited ecosystem support. ✅ Correctly separates governance from management
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