Data Ownership
Why it matters
Data without an owner degrades over time. Explicit data ownership ensures someone is accountable for data quality and has the authority to enforce standards on that data.
External References
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Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “Data Ownership.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/data-ownership