Processes

Data sharing approval

Who this is for

Data governance lead

Chief data officer

Privacy officer

Information security manager

Business intelligence director

Compliance officer

Category
Data sharing approval is a process that evaluates and authorizes requests to share organizational data with external parties, internal departments, or connected systems based on privacy, security, and business criteria. In Moxo, data sharing workflows coordinate across data owners, security, legal, and business teams, with AI agents validating request parameters while humans make authorization decisions.
Data sharing approval

When this process is used

When business partners request access to organizational data. When internal teams need to share data across departmental boundaries. When data must be transferred to third-party platforms or analytics providers. When regulatory requirements govern data transfers. Ideal for data-driven organizations, companies with partner ecosystems, and any business sharing sensitive information.

Roles involved

Requesters submit data sharing requests with business justification. Data owners evaluate whether sharing is appropriate for their data domains. Security teams assess transfer mechanisms and recipient safeguards. Legal reviews contractual and regulatory requirements. Governance teams ensure policy compliance and maintain sharing records.

Outcomes to expect

Controlled data distribution with clear authorization for each sharing arrangement Protected sensitive information through structured evaluation before sharing Compliant data transfers meeting regulatory and contractual requirements Auditable sharing history documenting what was shared, with whom, and why

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.

Sharing request submission

The process begins when a data sharing request is submitted specifying the data sets, recipient, purpose, transfer method, and retention requirements. AI agents may classify the data sensitivity and identify applicable policies automatically.

Data owner review

The owner of the requested data evaluates whether sharing aligns with the data's intended use and whether the recipient and purpose are appropriate. They may approve, deny, or request modifications to the sharing scope.

Security and privacy assessment

Security teams evaluate the transfer mechanism, recipient security posture, and any encryption or anonymization requirements. Privacy teams assess regulatory implications, consent requirements, and cross-border transfer restrictions.

Legal and contractual review

For external sharing, legal reviews existing agreements, data sharing terms, and any required contracts. If agreements are not in place, the workflow may trigger contract negotiation before sharing can proceed.

Authorization and execution

Approved sharing requests are authorized with specific scope and conditions documented. The data transfer is executed according to approved parameters. Sharing records are maintained for audit and future reference.

Inputs + systems

This process relies on data catalogs, classification metadata, sharing agreements, and recipient information. Triggers include partner requests, internal project needs, or integration requirements. Integration with data governance platforms, master data management systems, and security tools supports controlled sharing.

Key decision points

Key decision points include determining whether the sharing purpose is legitimate, whether the recipient has adequate safeguards, whether regulatory requirements permit the transfer, and what conditions should govern the sharing.

Common failure points

Data shared without proper authorization creating compliance risk. Sensitive data transferred through insecure channels. Sharing scope creep beyond originally approved parameters. No record of what was shared making audit impossible.

How Moxo supports this workflow

Orchestrates multi-stakeholder review across data owners, security, privacy, and legal

AI agents classify data sensitivity and identify applicable sharing policies

Tracks sharing approvals and conditions for audit and compliance

Coordinates agreement requirements when contracts must precede sharing

Moxo's action taking experience