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Data custodian

nounid 2211·updated May 9, 2026
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The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

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Classifications

Entity Type

Role90%rule-basedr:entity.role.named.v1

Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Data custodians
possessive
Data custodian's
pluralpossessive
Data custodians'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
§1
A Data Custodian is the entity currently using or manipulating the data, and therefore, temporarily taking responsibility for the data.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
The individual(s) and department(s) responsible for the storage and safeguarding of computerized data

Outgoing relationships

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Incoming relationships

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