Data Roles

Question 1

Data Owner

Answer 1

1.A senior executive responsible for the overall management and decision-making regarding a specific dataset or system.
2.Defines data classification, security, and access controls.
3.Ensures compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

Question 2

Data Controller

Answer 2

1.Determines the purpose and means of processing personal data.
2.Responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
3.Decides what data is collected, how it’s processed, data storage and who has access.

Question 3

Data Processor

Answer 3

1.Processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.
2.Follows instructions from the Data Controller regarding collection and data processing.
3.May be an internal team or an external vendor.

Question 4

Data Steward

Answer 4

1.Oversees data quality, metadata, integrity, and consistency.
2.Ensures data is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
3.May be responsible for data cleansing, migration, or integration.

Question 5

Data Custodian

Answer 5

1.Responsible for the safekeeping and security of data.
2.Managing the systems, ensures data is stored, transmitted, and disposed of properly.
3.May be responsible for data backups, archiving, and disaster recovery.

Question 6

Privacy Officer

Answer 6

Oversees privacy related data (PII, SPI, PHI) 1.Ensures organization-wide compliance with data protection regulations.
2.Conducts privacy impact assessments and risk analyses.
3.Develops and implements privacy policies and procedures.