Data Custodian

The Data Custodian is the person who has overall custody of and is entrusted with the research (data and information) assets throughout its lifecycle. Their overall responsibilities include:

• Ensuring good records management practices are followed.
• Managing and maintaining data and information, including metadata, to ensure that discovery mechanisms function.
• Managing escalated risks related to research data and information through the University’s risk management processes.
• Monitoring and responding to performance measures.
• Prior to departure from JCU, the Data Custodian should ensure these responsibilities are assigned to an appropriate delegate to manage.