Episode 25: Ownership and Stewardship Responsibilities

Every piece of information in an organization should have an assigned owner and one or more stewards. In this episode, we define what it means to be a data owner—someone accountable for the data’s use, classification, and protection. We also explore the role of stewards—those responsible for managing data quality and integrity on a day-to-day basis. Clarifying these roles strengthens governance, supports compliance, and streamlines incident response. Understanding how to define, document, and enforce ownership is essential for ensuring security accountability across the enterprise.