ASEAN Data Management Framework
The ASEAN Data Management Framework provides a common framework for ASEAN member states to harmonize data governance across the region. It covers data lifecycle management, cross-border data flows, data protection measures, and organizational accountability. Designed to facilitate trusted data flows within ASEAN while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
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Framework Domains (6)
Controls
Risk-based protection controls applied across the data lifecycle (Component 5).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-5.1 | Implement risk-based protection controls |
| ADMF-5.2 | Apply technical, procedural and physical safeguards |
| ADMF-5.3 | Protect data across the data lifecycle |
| ADMF-5.4 | Build a data protection control matrix |
| ADMF-5.5 | Manage and accept residual risk |
| ADMF-5.6 | Reference recognised security and privacy standards |
Data Inventory
Identification, understanding and inventory of the data the organisation holds (Component 3).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-3.1 | Identify and understand organisational data |
| ADMF-3.2 | Maintain a data inventory |
| ADMF-3.3 | Apply overarching categorisation considerations |
Governance and Oversight
Corporate governance structure, roles and responsibilities to define, manage and oversee data management (Component 1).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-1.1 | Establish data management governance functions |
| ADMF-1.2 | Data management function responsibilities |
| ADMF-1.3 | Business process function responsibilities |
| ADMF-1.4 | Risk management function responsibilities |
| ADMF-1.5 | Executive direction and risk appetite |
Impact / Risk Assessment
Categorisation of datasets by impact to the organisation if compromised (Component 4).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-4.1 | Establish a data categorisation matrix |
| ADMF-4.2 | Assess confidentiality, integrity and availability impact |
| ADMF-4.3 | Assess business impact categories |
| ADMF-4.4 | Assign datasets to risk tiers |
Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation to keep components current and optimised (Component 6).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-6.1 | Define monitoring and measurement scope |
| ADMF-6.2 | Review controls associated with each category |
| ADMF-6.3 | Review categories assigned to datasets |
| ADMF-6.4 | Test data protection control effectiveness |
| ADMF-6.5 | Update policies, procedures and processes |
Policies and Procedures
Documented data management policies and procedures spanning the data lifecycle (Component 2).
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ADMF-2.1 | Leadership commitment in policy (who) |
| ADMF-2.2 | Define objectives, scope and considerations (what and why) |
| ADMF-2.3 | Establish the data management approach (how) |
| ADMF-2.4 | Embed data management in corporate governance and policy |
Maps to 2 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASEAN Data Management Framework?
ASEAN Data Management Framework is a compliance framework from ASEAN with 6 domains and 27 controls. The ASEAN Data Management Framework provides a common framework for ASEAN member states to harmonize data governance across the region. It covers data lifecycle management, cross-border data flows, data protection measures, and organizational accountability. Designed to facilitate trusted data flows within ASEAN while maintaining appropriate safeguards. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ASEAN Data Management Framework have?
ASEAN Data Management Framework has 27 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Controls (6 controls), Governance and Oversight (5 controls), Monitoring and Continuous Improvement (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ASEAN Data Management Framework map to?
ASEAN Data Management Framework maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (96% coverage), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (85% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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