SICCODE Data Governance Framework & Stewardship Standards

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SICCODE Data Governance Framework & Stewardship Standards

A trusted data infrastructure requires structure, accountability, and clear stewardship. SICCODE.com’s governance framework defines how verified SIC and NAICS data is managed, reviewed, and maintained for accuracy and compliance readiness.

Our governance philosophy

Data governance at SICCODE.com ensures that every dataset from company listings to classification mappings meets high standards of integrity, security, and transparency. Governance isn’t just about control; it’s about trust and accountability in every business record we publish.

Governance framework components

Policy & oversight
Defined governance policies outline how data is collected, verified, and distributed. See About Our Business Data.

Stewardship roles
Dedicated data stewards oversee classification accuracy, code mapping, and compliance documentation.

Audit & lineage
Every record includes provenance, version IDs, and verification timestamps for audit readiness.

Stewardship structure (RACI model)

Role	Responsibility	Accountability
Data Stewards	Validate SIC/NAICS mappings, confirm definitions	Accuracy & consistency
Data Governance Lead	Define data standards and policies	Policy enforcement
Compliance & Audit	Perform audits and maintain lineage artifacts	Governance integrity
Data Operations	Manage ingestion, transformation, and release workflows	Operational continuity

Governance principles

Transparency: Documented lineage for all records and code assignments.
Accountability: Defined stewardship roles ensure ownership of data accuracy.
Security: Access controls and versioning protect data integrity.
Compliance alignment: Processes conform to global governance frameworks (ISO 8000, NIST AI RMF, GDPR).

Change management & quality control

All modifications to SIC and NAICS mappings follow structured approval workflows. Proposed updates undergo peer review, lineage tracking, and quality scoring before release.

Major releases include version numbers and documentation, published in the How It Works section for reference and transparency.

Data stewardship in practice

Our stewards maintain integrity not only through validation but through proactive monitoring of changes in industry standards and government definitions. This ensures businesses receive the most current, compliant, and consistent classifications available.

About SICCODE.com

SICCODE.com applies rigorous data governance principles across every dataset we manage. Our stewardship model, clear accountability framework, and commitment to transparent processes make our data trusted by regulators, enterprises, and analytics platforms worldwide.