An information security analyst needs to work with an employee who can answer questions about how data for a specific system is used in the business. The analyst should seek out an employee who has…

A data steward is typically responsible for implementing and enforcing data policies and standards, often under the direction of a data owner, focusing on data quality and operational management rather than defining business use.

A data owner is a business-level role responsible for the content, context, and quality of specific data, including how it is used, its business value, and who should have access to it. They can articulate the 'why' behind data usage within the business.

A privacy officer primarily focuses on legal and regulatory compliance concerning personal data, ensuring proper handling and protection of sensitive information, rather than the general business use of all system data.

A systems administrator is responsible for managing the technical infrastructure, servers, and networks, and ensuring system uptime and access, but typically does not define the business purpose or usage of the data residing on those systems.