# Policy as Code

> Source: https://sukruyusufkaya.com/en/glossary/policy-as-code
> Updated: 2026-05-13T20:00:17.711Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-bilimi-ve-veri-yonetimi
**TLDR:** An approach in which data access, usage, and security policies are defined and enforced through code instead of manual processes.

<p>Policy as Code aims to ensure that governance rules do not remain merely in documentation, but are embedded into system behavior. Access controls, masking rules, field-level permissions, and quality requirements can be defined in code and enforced automatically. This makes governance more auditable, repeatable, and scalable. It is especially powerful in modern data platforms where safe automation must replace purely manual approval workflows. If a policy is only written, it can be ignored; if it is encoded, it can be enforced.</p>