Abstract: A computer system is disclosed that provides purpose-based access to electronic data assets. For example, the computer system may perform operations including: receiving, from a first user, a request to access data assets associated with a purpose object; in response to receiving the request from the first user: generating a purpose access request object including at least an identification of the first user and an identification of the purpose object; and providing an indication of the purpose access request object to a second user associated with the purpose object; receiving, from the second user, an approval of the request; and in response to receiving the approval of the request from the second user: updating the purpose access request object to include at least an indication of the approval of the request; and granting the first user access to data assets associated with the purpose object.