The goal of this phase is to supplement the conceptual analysis
produced before, resorting to information located closer to
the sources of evidence, in order to facilitate the elicitation of
accountability metrics in a systematic way. Taking into consideration
that the main objective of the metrics for
accountability is to demonstrate that proper mechanisms for
privacy, security and information governance are in place, it
is necessary to identify quantifiable aspects of the evidence
that are directly associated to the accountability practices and
mechanisms.