Platform Engineering Academy · Architecture Diagrams

Data Flow and Trust Diagram

Trace sensitive data through processing and storage boundaries.

Objective: Support privacy, security and integration reviews with a precise flow model.

Practical guidance

Trace

01

Identify data classes and sources

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02

Show processing, storage and transfer steps

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03

Mark encryption and identity controls

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04

Identify retention and deletion boundaries

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Practical guidance

Review

01

Test for undocumented flows

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02

Assess cross-boundary exposure

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03

Link controls to threats and requirements

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04

Record approved exceptions and residual risk

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