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.

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Cite this definition

Finocchiaro, Michael. “Data Ownership.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/data-ownership