Data Architecture Function

Definition: The function that defines and implements the data content strategy for a given subset of data. Commentary: The data architecture function provides the content engineering bridge between bu...

Data Consumer

Definition: A process, application or stakeholder that receives or uses data from a data producer. Commentary: The data consumer establishes requirements and quality expectations for the data. Consume...

Data Control Function

Definition: The function that sets the enterprise data risk controls framework and strategy. Commentary: The data control function is the first line of defense against risk from ineffective data manag...

Data Governance Function

Definition: The function that defines and implements the standards, controls and best practices of the data management initiative in alignment with strategy. Commentary: Data governance is responsible...

Business Data Stewardship

Definition: The function that implements and/or executes the data management initiative for its respective business data domain(s). Commentary: The business data stewardship function must understand t...

Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Definition: The most senior executive in the enterprise responsible for the strategy and implementation of the data management initiative. Commentary: The function includes, but is not limited to: &#8...

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