Unified data architecture, classification frameworks, and integration protocols governing 400+ subsidiaries across 62 jurisdictions. Ensuring consistency, compliance, and analytical readiness enterprise-wide.
Enterprise-wide categorization based on sensitivity, regulatory scope, and criticality. All data assets must be tagged according to the AZ-DCS v2.4 framework upon ingestion.
| Level | Scope | Handling Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Marketing, Press | No restriction |
| Internal | Operations, HR | Role-based access |
| Confidential | Financial, R&D | Encryption in transit/rest |
| Restricted | PII, Health, Defense | Strict audit, compartmentalization |
Standardized schema for data cataloging, ensuring discoverability and lineage tracking across the Zenth Data Mesh.
Clear accountability matrix mapping data domains to executive sponsors, domain owners, and technical custodians. Mandatory quarterly quality reviews.
Automated validation pipelines enforcing completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency standards. Automated archival/destruction per retention schedules.
All cross-divisional data exchanges must utilize standardized REST/GraphQL endpoints adhering to OpenAPI 3.0 specifications. Event-driven architectures require Apache Kafka or Pulsar protocols.
OAuth 2.0 / OIDC mandatory for all service-to-service communication. JWT tokens with max 15-minute validity. Standard rate limits: 1000 req/min per client ID.
Zero-trust architecture enforcement. AES-256 for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for transit. Key management via AWS KMS / HashiCorp Vault integration.
Automated mapping to GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX, and ISO 27001 requirements. Data retention aligned with jurisdictional mandates.
| Regulation | Scope | Retention | Auto-Redact |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR / CCPA | Consumer PII | On request | Yes (masking) |
| HIPAA | Protected Health | 10 Years | Yes (tokenization) |
| SOX | Financial Records | 7 Years | No |
| ISO 27001 | IT Assets | Per Policy | Audit only |
Centralized repository for all registered data assets, business definitions, lineage diagrams, and stewardship contacts. Searchable across all 400 subsidiaries.
Isolated environments for testing data pipelines, API integrations, and compliance workflows. Official SDKs available for Python, Java, Go, and TypeScript.
Comprehensive technical documentation, migration guides, version history, and breaking change notices for all data standards.
Data standard violations, quality incidents, or access requests should be routed through the enterprise service desk or submitted via the governance portal.