A computer-implemented method of improving data distribution in an organization by a computer, comprises: receiving, by the computer, a command to distribute the document to the organization; responsive to receiving the command, reading a data scoping object assigned to the document; responsive to reading the data scoping object, creating a list of individuals in accordance with the data scoping object; and responsive to creating the list, automatically distributing, by the computer, the document only to the individuals on the list.