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CompTIA Data+ DA0-002 · Domain 5: Data governance

Data governance roles: data owner, data steward, data custodian and data consumer

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Data governance is the set of policies, roles, standards and processes that make sure data is accurate, secure, usable and handled lawfully. It answers questions such as who decides who can see this data, who fixes it when it is wrong and who keeps it safe. Clear roles are the foundation, and Data+ expects you to tell them apart.

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