Episode 40 — Assign data ownership and stewardship so decisions are timely and consistent (1C3)
This episode explains how assigning data ownership and stewardship turns data governance into timely, consistent decisions about definitions, quality, access, sharing, and risk acceptance. You’ll learn the practical difference between a data owner, who is accountable for business meaning and risk decisions, and a data steward, who drives day-to-day quality, metadata, and process execution to keep data usable and controlled. We’ll cover how ownership should be documented and enforced through decision rights, escalation paths, and evidence expectations, especially when data spans multiple systems and business units. Real-world scenarios include conflicting definitions for key metrics, delays in approving data access that push teams toward workarounds, and quality issues that persist because accountability is unclear. On the CGEIT exam, you’ll be prepared to choose answers that strengthen governance by clarifying ownership, enabling consistent decisions, and ensuring stewardship practices generate traceable evidence of control and quality over time. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
