Data custodian
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data
MWEISACA Cybersecurity Glossary
Senses
SANS Glossary of Security Terms
A Data Custodian is the entity currently using or manipulating the data, and therefore, temporarily taking responsibility for the data.
Classifications
Entity Type
Role90%rule-basedr:entity.role.named.v1
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Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- plural
- Data custodians
- possessive
- Data custodian's
- pluralpossessive
- Data custodians'