Data Stewardship, Roles, and Accountability | SICCODE.com Governance
Data Stewardship, Roles, and Accountability
SICCODE.com maintains governed accountability for SIC and NAICS classification quality through a formal stewardship model. This page defines the roles responsible for dataset integrity—data ownership, expert stewardship, and user responsibility—so classification decisions are traceable, enforceable, and suitable for compliance, analytics, and audit use.
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Why accountability is a governance requirement
High-value clients—banks, insurers, government programs, and enterprise analytics teams—need to know that industry classification decisions are governed by real accountability, not anonymous automation. A stewardship model reduces operational risk by proving there are defined owners, defined rules, and defined review paths.
Governance principle: Classification quality requires both method and accountability. Stewardship makes data integrity enforceable, auditable, and trustworthy.
Defined roles in the stewardship framework
Data Owner
The responsible party for the dataset’s governance objectives, standards alignment, and long-term integrity. The Data Owner ensures the dataset remains suitable for enterprise and regulatory use cases.
- Defines governance goals
- Approves lifecycle rules
- Maintains alignment posture
Data Stewards (Review Team)
The Industry Classification Review Team serves as Data Stewards, enforcing verification rules, adjudicating conflicts, and performing expert review when classifications are ambiguous or high-impact.
- Enforces quality rules
- Resolves edge cases
- Maintains audit-ready documentation
User / Customer
Users are responsible for applying data appropriately within their operational and compliance context. For high-stakes use (AML, underwriting, regulatory reporting), users should validate fit-for-purpose and request review when needed.
- Fit-for-purpose validation
- Context-aware interpretation
- Escalation when required
Quality controls enforced by data stewards
Stewardship is operational: it creates enforceable controls. The Review Team applies governed checks such as:
- Verification consistency: ensuring classification logic follows documented methodology
- Conflict resolution: resolving discrepancies between activities and attributes
- Exception handling: documenting edge cases and interpretive rules
- Escalation controls: routing higher-risk cases through stricter review
Escalation and dispute resolution
When a classification is disputed or uncertain, SICCODE.com applies a governed escalation process to maintain integrity:
- Issue intake and evidence capture (source alignment and activity signals)
- Review Team analysis using published methodology
- Resolution outcome documented (update, confirm, or label as exception)
This process is designed to prevent silent changes and preserve explainability for downstream users.
User responsibilities for high-stakes use
Industry codes support decision-making, but they are often applied inside regulated programs (AML/KYC, underwriting, government eligibility). Users should:
- Apply classifications according to program policy and jurisdiction
- Use governance pages to understand standards alignment and limitations
- Request review for edge cases or high-impact determinations
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FAQ
- Who is responsible for data quality at SICCODE.com?
Data quality is governed through a stewardship framework: Data Owners set governance objectives and the Industry Classification Review Team acts as Data Stewards enforcing verification rules and review protocols. - Is classification performed only by automation?
SICCODE.com uses governed processes that include expert oversight and escalation pathways for edge cases, conflicts, and high-impact determinations. - What should customers do when using data for compliance?
Customers should validate fit-for-purpose within their program requirements (AML, underwriting, reporting) and request review when classification context is ambiguous or high-impact.