Institutional governance is a fundamental component of the data-governance framework. The institutional governance framework is based on national policies and legislation on data management and research ethics as well as international regulations and industry standards. The framework should establish a governance management system designed to protect the rights and interests of the state, institutions, and stakeholders. Here, We outline an institutional system for health data that defines the responsible departments, committees, and personnel along with their specific duties; clarifies internal and external data management systems, documentation, and processes, particularly the internal strategies and measures for efficiency. Moreover, we highlight the key elements of the data ethics review guidelines we established, which are contingent upon the temporal context, have been developed through expert consensus, and established as a team standard.