Data Roles

Question 1

Data owner

Answer 1

Organizational responsibilties

Not always technical

Accountable for specific data

Question 2

Data controller

Answer 2

Manage purposes + means by which personal data is processed

Question 3

Data processor

Answer 3

Processes data on behalf of data controller

Often third-party group

Question 4

Data custodian/steward

Answer 4

Responsible for data accuracy/privacy/security

Associates sensitivity labels to data

Ensures compliance with applicable laws/standards

Manages access rights to data

Implement security controls

Question 5

Data protection officer (DPO)

Answer 5

Responsible for data privacy

Sets policies

Implements processes/procedures