CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlRisk Response and ReportingMedium
A healthcare organization is implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Senior management has designated the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) as the individual responsible for ensuring that all risks associated with patient data privacy and system availability are appropriately managed throughout the system's lifecycle. This designation best describes the role of a:
- ARisk Analyst
- BRisk Owner
- CProject Manager
- DControl Owner
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Risk Owner
A risk owner is the individual or entity with the accountability and authority to manage a risk. The CMIO's responsibility for managing all risks related to data privacy and system availability clearly defines them as the risk owner.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A risk analyst typically identifies, assesses, and monitors risks but does not have ultimate accountability for managing them.
- C. A project manager is responsible for the overall delivery of a project but not necessarily the ongoing management of specific risks post-implementation.
- D. A control owner is responsible for the design, implementation, and effectiveness of specific controls, not the overarching risk.
Risk Owner
A risk owner is the individual or entity with the accountability and authority to manage a particular risk, including its identification, assessment, response, and monitoring.
- Accountable for specific risks.
- Has authority to make risk treatment decisions.
- Ensures risks are managed throughout their lifecycle.
Memory trick: The 'O' in Owner means 'Overall' responsibility.