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Obligation: Optional To facilitate unambiguous identification of data stewards, and provide Executive Data Stewards with insight into the data for which they are accountable. Executive Data Stewards are responsible for coordinating data governance at the divisional level. They manage data specifically relating to their position and authority, and the business outcomes their business units need to deliver. Functions of an Executive Data Steward include promoting compliance with legislation and information management policies and managing data related risks and issues. Provide the position and branch of the SES Band 1 with accountability for the data asset. A position and branch name is preferred to an individual’s contact because it is enduring and minimises the need to regularly update metadata records. For example: NM Data Strategy and Governance Branch

Obligation: Mandatory To facilitate unambiguous identification of data stewards, and provide Business Data Stewards with insight into the data for which they are responsible. Business data stewards are responsible for the day-to-day management and use of the data asset from a business perspective. Business Data Stewards ensure all data assets are appropriately registered, approve access to data assets and related information assets, and act as a point of contact for information about data assets. Provide the section name of the Business Data Steward with responsibility for the data asset. The Business Data Steward role is commonly fulfilled by an executive level employee. A section name is preferred to an individual’s contact because it is enduring and minimises the need to regularly update metadata records. For example: Data Management Operations Section