Data owner
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
The individual(s), normally a manager or director, who has responsibility for the integrity, accurate reporting and use of computerized data
MWEISACA Cybersecurity Glossary
Senses
SANS Glossary of Security Terms
A Data Owner is the entity having responsibility and authority 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 owners
- possessive
- Data owner's
- pluralpossessive
- Data owners'