Processes

Data access approval

Who this is for

IT security manager

Data governance lead

Identity access manager

Compliance officer

Information security analyst

IT operations director

Category
Data access approval is a process that evaluates and authorizes requests for access to systems, databases, applications, or sensitive information based on role, need, and policy. In Moxo, data access workflows coordinate across requesters, managers, data owners, and security teams, with AI agents validating requests while humans make authorization decisions.
Data access approval

When this process is used

When employees need access to systems or data for their roles. When access levels change due to role changes or project needs. When temporary access is required for specific initiatives. When access requests involve sensitive or regulated data. Ideal for enterprises, regulated industries, and any organization with data governance requirements.

Roles involved

Requesters submit access requests with business justification. Managers approve that the access is appropriate for the role. Data owners authorize access to their data domains. Security teams review compliance with access policies. IT provisions approved access in systems.

Outcomes to expect

Appropriate access provisioning aligned with roles and business needs Compliant access management meeting regulatory and policy requirements Reduced unauthorized access risk through structured approval process Clear access audit trail documenting all access decisions

Example flow in Moxo's process designer

Step by step process

Your version of this process may vary based on roles, systems, data, and approval paths. Moxo's flow builder can be configured with AI agents, conditional branching, dynamic data references, and sophisticated logic to match how your organization runs this workflow. The steps below illustrate one example.

Access request submission

The process begins when a user submits an access request specifying the system, data, or resource needed and the business justification. AI agents may validate the request against existing access and flag potential conflicts or excessive permissions.

Manager approval

The requester's manager reviews the request to confirm the access is appropriate for the role and job responsibilities. They may approve, deny, or request modification of the access scope.

Data owner authorization

For access to specific data domains, the data owner reviews the request. They evaluate whether the business need justifies the access and whether any restrictions should apply. Sensitive data may require additional justification.

Security and compliance review

Security teams review the request against access policies, segregation of duties requirements, and compliance obligations. They approve compliant requests or flag issues requiring resolution.

Provisioning and notification

Approved access is provisioned in the relevant systems. The requester is notified of their new access. Access expiration is set if temporary. The complete approval chain is logged for audit purposes.

Inputs + systems

This process relies on access requests, role definitions, access policies, and existing entitlement data. Triggers include new employee onboarding, role changes, project assignments, or direct requests. Integration with identity management platforms like Okta or Azure AD, HR systems like Workday, and access governance tools supports efficient processing.

Key decision points

Key decision points include determining whether the access is appropriate for the role, whether it creates segregation of duties conflicts, and whether compliance requirements are satisfied.

Common failure points

Access granted without proper justification creating security risk. Segregation of duties violations not detected. Access not removed when no longer needed. Approval delays impacting employee productivity.

How Moxo supports this workflow

Orchestrates multi-level access approval across managers, data owners, and security

AI agents validate requests against existing access and flag potential conflicts

Integrates with identity management systems for automated provisioning

Maintains complete audit trail of all access decisions for compliance

Moxo's action taking experience