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A.5.9 A.5

Organizational / A.5.9

Knowing what information and assets exist and who owns them

Think of it likeKnowing what is in the house, and who is responsible for each thing.

In plain English

The family keeps track of what it owns and what information it holds, and each item has someone accountable for looking after it.

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