Liu Guifeng, Qian Jinlin, Lu Zhangping
[Purpose/significance] Studying the foreign research focused on the connotation, elements, models and frameworks of the data governance can provide clear plans and good suggestions for the development of data governance in China. [Method/process] Using the method of literature investigation and network investigation, the paper reviewed the current research situation of the data governance both at home and abroad. [Result/conclusion] The result shows that foreign data governance researches mainly focus on the theoretical exploration, models, frameworks and practical applications; while domestic researches focus more on the theoretical analysis, and less on the models, frameworks and other empirical research. Based on the existing research, this paper analyzes the types, characteristics, problems, challenges and opportunities of the existing data governance models from the perspective of connotation, elements, models and frameworks, and then puts forward some countermeasures and suggestions for data governance activities.