Designated Approval Authority

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Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated accrediting authority, and delegated accrediting authority.

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acronym: DAA
plural: Designated Approval Authorities
possessive: Designated Approval Authority's
pluralpossessive: Designated Approval Authorities'

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