ISC 2 Credentials CISSP Question # 60 Topic 7 Discussion

In a financial institution, the responsibility for assigning the classification to a piece of information belongs to the originator or nominated owner of the information. The originator is the person who creates or generates the information, and the nominated owner is the person who is assigned the accountability and authority for the information by the management. The originator or nominated owner is the best person to determine the value and sensitivity of the information, and to assign the appropriate classification level based on the criteria and guidelines established by the organization. The originator or nominated owner is also responsible for reviewing and updating the classification as needed, and for ensuring that the information is handled and protected according to its classification56. References: 5: Information Classification Policy76: Information Classification and Handling Policy