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Data Steward
A role responsible for ensuring that data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with organizational standards, often acting as a bridge between IT and business units.
Implications
An individual responsible for managing the quality, integrity, and accessibility of data within a specific domain or across the organization, ensuring that data is properly maintained and used in compliance with governance policies.
Example
Example: A data steward in a retail company oversees product data, ensuring that descriptions, pricing, and inventory levels are accurate and up to date across all systems.
Related Terms
Different from a data custodian, who manages the technical aspects of data storage and access, a data steward focuses on the content, quality, and compliance aspects of data.
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