Policy Data Object

Purpose

The Policy data object defines and maintains a Policy to the digital organization.

Key Attributes

The Policy data object shall have the following key data attributes:

  • Id: unique identifier of the Policy

  • Name: name of the Policy

  • Description: description/details of the Policy

  • Applicable Geography: to which geographies the Policy applies; e.g., certain policies could be country-specific or may have country-specific customizations

Key Data Object Relationships

The Policy data object shall maintain the following relationships:

  • Policy to Digital Product (n:m): multiple Policies might be applicable for a single product or service, or a single Policy may be applicable for multiple products or services

  • Policy to Architecture Roadmap Item (n:m): multiple Policies might be applicable to the Architecture Roadmap

  • Policy to Portfolio Backlog Item (n:m): multiple Portfolio Backlog Items may be sourced from Policies or may reference Policies to demonstrate compliance

  • Policy to Requirement (n:m): multiple Requirements may be sourced from Policies or may reference Policies to demonstrate compliance