DTCF

One objective. Many frameworks. Honest gaps.

DTCF normalises what an organization must achieve into 5 objectives across 10 families, then maps each to the frameworks practitioners face. Mappings are graded: fully addressed, partially addressed, or deliberately absent with the reason recorded. An empty cell is a finding about the framework, not a gap in your programme.

DTCF 2026.1 · published 10 Sep 2026 · CC BY 4.0 · free to use with attribution

5Objectives
312Graded mappings
49Deliberate absences
8Frameworks
RSK-04Risk and Decisions

Appetite and indicators

Risk appetite is stated in terms someone can measure, with indicators and thresholds that trigger action.

SOC2 ◐ ISO27001 ◐ NISTCSF ● PCIDSS ○ HIPAA ○ GDPR ○ EUAIACT ◐ AIRMF ●
RES-04Resilience and Response

Continuity and recovery objectives

Critical processes have recovery objectives, a continuity plan and a tested route back to service.

SOC2 ● ISO27001 ● NISTCSF ● PCIDSS ○ HIPAA ● GDPR ◐ EUAIACT ○ AIRMF ◐
AIG-01AI and Automated Decisions

AI system inventory

AI and automated decision systems in use are inventoried with purpose, owner, data and risk classification.

SOC2 ○ ISO27001 ○ NISTCSF ◐ PCIDSS ○ HIPAA ○ GDPR ◐ EUAIACT ● AIRMF ●
AIG-02AI and Automated Decisions

AI risk assessed before deployment

AI systems are assessed for harm, bias, robustness and transparency before use, and the assessment is revisited on change.

SOC2 ○ ISO27001 ○ NISTCSF ◐ PCIDSS ○ HIPAA ○ GDPR ◐ EUAIACT ● AIRMF ●
AIG-03AI and Automated Decisions

Human oversight and disclosure

People affected by automated decisions are told, and a competent person can intervene.

SOC2 ○ ISO27001 ○ NISTCSF ○ PCIDSS ○ HIPAA ○ GDPR ● EUAIACT ● AIRMF ●

How DTCF is governed

First edition. Objectives are normalised statements of what an organization must achieve. Mappings are graded: full, partial, or a recorded absence with the reason it is absent. An empty cell is a finding about the framework, not about the objective.

  • authorAssociation of Digital Trust Practitioners Authors and maintains DTCF. The framework is published free under CC BY 4.0 and is not tied to any product.
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Framework names and references are the property of their publishers. DTCF is an independent mapping and is not endorsed by them. Corrections are welcome through the contact form and are published in the edition changelog.