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Final Considerations: Decision, Sign-off & Post-Sharing Assurance

Formally close the governance process with signed authorisation and establish continuous monitoring and assurance after sharing synthetic data.

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Governance Intent

Formally close the governance process with signed authorisation and provide continuous monitoring and assurance after sharing.

Decisions

Have all preceding assessments been completed?

Has any policy breach or privacy incident been detected?

Why This Step

Formally close the governance process with signed authorisation and establish continuous monitoring and assurance after sharing synthetic data.

Prerequisites

  • Completed Steps 1-5
  • All evidence collected and reviewed
  • Data Principal (DP) approval ready

Time Estimate

45-60 minutes (initial setup) + ongoing monitoring

Final governance checkpoint & ongoing assurance
This step formally authorises the synthetic data for release and establishes continuous monitoring. Ensure all documentation is complete and archived.

Final Considerations Checklist

Complete all tasks for formal authorisation and establish ongoing monitoring.

Required Evidence

  • Signed Appendix 11 record
  • Archived evidence bundle
  • Audit logs
  • Incident reports
  • Retention/destruction confirmation

Step completion requirements

0 / 10 complete

Finish these before marking the step complete:

  • Verify all preceding assessments (Steps 1-5) have been completed.
  • Review the complete evidence bundle for the synthetic data project.
  • Obtain formal sign-off from the Data Principal (DP).
  • Complete and archive Appendix 11 record.
  • Communicate decision and conditions to all relevant stakeholders.
  • And 5 more required items.

Resources

  • Framework Outcomes Form (Appendix 11)
  • Five Safes Framework (Appendix 10)
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