Clayton State University is responsible for all data read, created, collected, reported, updated, or deleted by offices of the organization. As the chief executive officer, the president of Clayton State University is identified as the data owner. The Clayton State University data owner has ultimate responsibility for submission of organizational data to the University System Office.

Data owners have the responsibility for the identification, appointment, and accountability of data trustees. Data owners will inform the Clayton State University’s Data Governance Committee of their data trustee appointments including office, name, and contact information of the incumbent.