Data Requirements Checklist
Use this checklist before issuing a data request.
Audit context
- Audit area:
- Audit objective:
- Risk/control objective:
- Analysis question:
- Confirmatory / exploratory / causal / non-causal:
- Intended use of output:
Population
- Population definition:
- Period covered:
- Inclusion criteria:
- Exclusion criteria:
- Expected record count or estimate:
Required fields
| Field | Why needed | Source system/table | Sensitivity | Required/optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Validation needs
- Completeness check:
- Accuracy/reconciliation check:
- Duplicate check:
- Missing-value check:
- Business-owner review needed:
Confidentiality
- Data classification:
- Sensitive fields excluded:
- Masking or aggregation possible:
- Approved storage location:
- Retention/deletion requirement: