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Step 4: Assign Ownership

You've already assigned an owner to each domain (see Step 1). Now that you've created your initial scope of documentation, it is time to assign owners to the other assets (tables, dashboards, other knowledge pages).

Ownership is an important data governance concept in Catalog. Each asset should have an owner responsible for its documentation and maintenance. This could be an individual or a team.

Assigning ownership in Catalog

Owner Not Known?​

Sometimes we don't know who should own a given asset. Catalog provides information that could help determine the owner, for example:

  • Frequent Users (the users with most consumption queries on the asset)
  • Technical Owners (sourced from external sources, typically editors of the asset)
  • Creators (the users that created the asset)

The owners will be responsible for ensuring that the assets they own are documented to the required standard. Owners will be notified about changes and requests.

What Does It Mean To Be Owner of an Asset?​

An owner is:

  • Responsible for ensuring the documentation of the asset is up to date
  • The one who can provide more information on the asset
  • Notified about changes and requests on the asset
  • The go-to channel for any questions regarding the asset