This paper makes an in-depth analysis of foreign data governance models,focusing on their elements,features,advantages and disadvantages,so as to provide a theoretical basis as well as a practical reference for the construction of a new data governance model with Chinese characteristics. By means of literature review and network investigation, this paper compares four typical foreign data governance models, and summarizes their advantages and disadvantages. It is found out that such models have their own characteristics. Based on the analysis and guided by the logic of clarifying the principles and objectives of governance models and then returning to practice, this paper puts forward some suggestions, focusing on the principles and objectives, stakeholders,technologies,and elements of data governance.