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Overview

This Technical Specification provides guidance on how to implement arrangements for effective governance of IT within an organization.

Purpose

This Technical Specification identifies the key activities that an organization has to undertake to implement governance of IT, in accordance with ISO/IEC 38500.

It provides guidance on the design and establishment of the arrangements for the governance of IT, clarifying roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the organization, as well as providing examples of matters to consider in the design of the governance of IT.

Audience

This Technical Specification can be used by individuals responsible for governance of IT within an organization and individuals supporting in the governance of organizations. This Technical Specification is applicable to organizations of all sizes and types.