ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 defines a general data quality model applicable to data retained in a structured format within a computer system. Part of the SQuaRE (Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation) series. It defines 15 data quality characteristics categorised as inherent (accuracy, completeness, consistency, credibility, currentness) and system-dependent (accessibility, compliance, confidentiality, efficiency, precision, traceability, understandability, availability, portability, recoverability).
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Framework Domains (10)
Data Quality Model Application
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-25012-5.1 | Establishing data quality requirements |
| ISO-25012-5.2 | Defining data quality measures |
| ISO-25012-5.3 | Planning and performing data quality evaluations |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Governance | Data Quality Governance |
Inherent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Accuracy | Accuracy |
| 25012-Completeness | Completeness |
| 25012-Consistency | Consistency |
| 25012-Credibility | Credibility |
| 25012-Currentness | Currentness |
Inherent Data Quality Characteristics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-25012-4.1 | Accuracy |
| ISO-25012-4.2 | Completeness |
| ISO-25012-4.3 | Consistency |
| ISO-25012-4.4 | Credibility |
| ISO-25012-4.5 | Currentness |
Inherent and System-Dependent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Accessibility | Accessibility |
| 25012-Compliance | Compliance |
| 25012-Confidentiality | Confidentiality |
| 25012-Efficiency | Efficiency |
| 25012-Precision | Precision |
| 25012-Traceability | Traceability |
| 25012-Understandability | Understandability |
Inherent and System-Dependent Data Quality Characteristics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-25012-4.10 | Precision |
| ISO-25012-4.11 | Traceability |
| ISO-25012-4.12 | Understandability |
| ISO-25012-4.6 | Accessibility |
| ISO-25012-4.7 | Compliance |
| ISO-25012-4.8 | Confidentiality |
| ISO-25012-4.9 | Efficiency |
Process
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Remediation | Data Quality Remediation |
Programme
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Measurement | Data Quality Measurement Programme |
System-Dependent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 25012-Availability | Availability |
| 25012-Portability | Portability |
| 25012-Recoverability | Recoverability |
System-Dependent Data Quality Characteristics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO-25012-4.13 | Availability |
| ISO-25012-4.14 | Portability |
| ISO-25012-4.15 | Recoverability |
Your Compliance Coverage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model?
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model is a compliance framework from International (ISO/IEC) with 10 domains and 36 controls. ISO/IEC 25012:2008 defines a general data quality model applicable to data retained in a structured format within a computer system. Part of the SQuaRE (Systems and software Quality Requirements and Evaluation) series. It defines 15 data quality characteristics categorised as inherent (accuracy, completeness, consistency, credibility, currentness) and system-dependent (accessibility, compliance, confidentiality, efficiency, precision, traceability, understandability, availability, portability, recoverability). It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model have?
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model has 36 controls organised across 10 domains. The largest domains are Inherent and System-Dependent (7 controls), Inherent and System-Dependent Data Quality Characteristics (7 controls), Inherent (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model map to?
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model maps to 204 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 27018 (14% coverage), ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence (14% coverage), ISO 19011 (11% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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