The DCC Curation Lifecycle model is a conceptual model created in 2009 to facilitate curation and preservation activities. Since its initial creation, the context of data (e.g. the emergence of Big Data) has changed dramatically. In this project, I studied the needs and possible fields for updating this model through a close examination of literature about the original model, relevant research and data lifecycle models, and interview materials. Based on the implications of the four most relevant lifecycle models studied, recommendations on the transformation of model structure and content are made.