In the cloud motif, who is typically considered the data owner?

The cloud customer is typically considered the data owner in the cloud motif because they are the ones who ultimately create, manage, and control their data. The customer retains rights and responsibilities regarding the data, including how it is stored, processed, and protected. This ownership includes making decisions about data access, compliance with regulations, and how the data may be used or shared.

In contrast, while the cloud provider offers the infrastructure and services needed to store and manage data, they do not own the data itself; their role is to provide a platform for the customer. A cloud access security broker acts mainly as a security intermediary, helping to enforce security policies but does not own the data. Similarly, the data processor handles data on behalf of the data owner but does not have ownership rights. Thus, the distinction of ownership rests firmly with the cloud customer.