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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Data owner

Also called: information owner

ELI5

The person accountable for a data domain's quality, access and governance.

Used in conversation

“Who owns data owner, and who has the authority to approve it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Data owner” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Sources & evidence · 2

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