Requests for access to the property-tax database stall because no official will approve them—ownership of the information asset was never assigned. What should the city establish?
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Short Explanation
If nobody "owns" the playground, nobody mows it—and nobody decides who gets the key. Information assets need a named owner who can approve access and accept accountability. Without ownership, every request becomes a hot potato and security decisions stall.
Full Explanation
Information ownership assigns accountability for classification, access authorization, and protection requirements. When ownership is undefined, access governance fails and risk decisions lack a responsible party. Owners (often business leaders) work with custodians who implement technical controls, but ownership itself must be explicitly designated.