Chapter 2

Understanding the Types of Data Stewardship

Abstract

Each of the types of Data Stewards is defined and their roles and responsibilities described in this chapter. The types include Business Data Stewards, Technical Data Stewards, Operational Data Stewards, and Project Data Stewards.

Keywords

Data Stewardship; business; operational; domain; project; technical; responsibilities

Introduction

The generic term “Data Stewardship” (as defined in Chapter 1: Data Stewardship and Data Governance: How They Fit Together) primarily encompasses two different types of stewards: Business Data Stewards and Technical Data Stewards. However, on occasion, there is a need to “fill in” with another type of Data Steward, the Project Data Steward. This is a support ...

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