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Data Privacy, IAM, Information Security

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Information Custodian

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Data Custodian Synonym

Definitions

The information custodian is responsible for the protection of the data confidentiality, integrity and availability in compliance with the information owner’s requirements.

In general, the role is held by the security or IT department.

The perspective of the information custodian is that of the information itself, in contrast with the system owner whose perspective is that of the system storing or processing the information.

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The data custodian (information custodian) is responsible for maintaining and protecting the data. This role is usually filled by the IT or security department, and the duties include implementing and maintaining security controls; performing regular backups of the data; periodically validating the integrity of the data; restoring data from backup media; retaining records of activity; and fulfilling the requirements specified in the company’s security policy, standards, and guidelines that pertain to information security and data protection.

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