Which of the following roles is accountable for the protection of data?

The correct answer is D. Data owner. The data owner is accountable for the protection of data, including defining classification, access rights, and protection requirements. They ensure that appropriate controls are in place to safeguard the data according to organizational policies.

Submitted by priya_blr· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Governance

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ACISO
BData administrator
CData custodian
DData owner

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C
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D
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The data owner is accountable for the protection of data, including defining classification, access rights, and protection requirements. They ensure that appropriate controls are in place to safeguard the data according to organizational policies.

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#Data ownership#Accountability#Roles and responsibilities#Information asset protection

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