BIS Introduces IS 18838:2024 to Boost Data Governance and Management Practices

BIS Introduces IS 18838:2024 to Boost Data Governance and Management Practices

BIS defines the benchmark for products, services, and processes in India ensuring consistency and quality. BIS through its standardization initiatives in the field of data outlines essential processes and procedures that organizations may implement to ensure their data is protected, secured, used responsibly and aligned with their overall business objectives.

BIS has recently unveiled a new standard, IS 18838:2024 "Information Technology - Adequacy of Organizational Data Governance and Management Practices", that furnishes Indian businesses a valuable tool for administering their data. This standard provides the core practices and processes which organizations must demonstrate in respect of data governance and management. By adhering to this standard, companies can advance their data governance practices and enhance their overall performance.

Ms. Reena Garg (Head) , Electronics & Information Technology Department (LITD), BIS mentioned “This standard has been formulated to empower  businesses to demonstrate to all stakeholders to have trust in the manner in which data is managed and governed by them. It helps them evaluate their data governance and data management practice”

This standard is built upon the foundation that :

• Data is a valuable asset
• Concerns exist about data usage and protection
• Stakeholder trust is limited
• A standard is needed to assess data management

This versatile standard is designed to cater to the diverse needs of organizations, from small businesses to large corporations, across all industries.

To know more about this standard or any other standard, visit BIS Website to know more.