Who in the organization determines access to information?

 Role of the Data Owner:

According to EC-Council principles, the data owner is the individual responsible for the classification, control, and protection of specific data sets. They have the authority to determine who has access to information based on business needs and compliance requirements.

 Other Roles:

Legal Department (A): Provides guidance on regulatory and legal compliance but does not directly manage access.

Compliance Officer (B): Ensures adherence to policies but does not own the data.

Information Security Officer (D): Implements security measures but does not decide access permissions.

 Why Data Ownership Is Crucial:

EC-Council emphasizes that access to information must be controlled by the data owner to ensure accountability and alignment with the organization’s security policies.

 References:

The role of the data owner in determining access controls is consistent with EC-Council’s CISO standards for data governance and access management.