dataalttius
Dataalttius is a coined concept in information governance that describes a layered approach to data access and processing, intended to balance data utility with privacy, security, and regulatory compliance. In this framing, data elements are assigned altitude levels that reflect their sensitivity, provenance, and governance requirements. Lower-altitude data are considered less restricted and more readily usable for analytics, while higher-altitude data require additional approvals, stricter controls, and enhanced monitoring. The altitude metaphor is used to help teams visualize tiered protections without tying decisions to individual data sinks or file boundaries.
The term has appeared mainly in educational, speculative, or vendor-agnostic discussions rather than as a formal
Adoption considerations include ensuring that altitude levels align with legal and contractual requirements, avoiding over-constraint that
Dataalttius remains a conceptual framework rather than a regulated standard, with no dedicated governing bodies or