OTTAWA, September 5, 2024 – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the initiation of a new edition of CAN/DGSI 100-8:2023 Data Governance – Part 8: Framework for Geo-Residency and Sovereignty. This new edition of the standard will introduce critical enhancements designed to help organizations better protect data assets from jurisdictional risks while navigating the global technology ecosystem.
The key changes in the new edition will include:
- An enhanced scope to include data
- Clarification of legal precedence.
- Formal risk assessment documentation.
- Formalized risk acceptance process.
The new edition will enhance the existing framework with critical updates, enabling organizations to better protect data assets and address jurisdictional risks. As data mobility across borders increases and international data protection laws grow more complex, this standard provides a comprehensive, adaptable approach to safeguarding sensitive information in a global context.
The standard is jurisdictional and technology-agnostic, offering adaptable guidance for specific business needs across all sectors. This standard is applicable across all sectors, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations, with key considerations such as the identification and categorization of data assets, development of appropriate threat models, and adherence to data sovereignty due diligence.
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The Digital Governance Standards prioritizes collaboration and openness in our standards development process. We firmly believe that the best standards are created through the collective effort of diverse stakeholders. Therefore, we extend a warm invitation to all interested parties to actively contribute to our ongoing work. If you are interested in contributing to the work of the technical committee on Data Governance to help shape the development of this new edition, please get in touch through the contact below.
For media inquiries:
Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.