The risk register should clearly documentwho is accountablefor managing each risk. CRISC defines the risk owner as the individual (often a business or process owner) who is responsible for ensuring appropriate treatment and monitoring of the risk. When a major organizational change occurs—such as restructuring, mergers, or changes in responsibility—it is critical to update the risk owner so that accountability remains clear and no risk is left unmanaged. The identity of the person who identified the risk is less important; that role is informational and does not drive ongoing accountability. Control owners and risk response owners are important roles, but they typically operate under the direction of the risk owner. Ensuring the correct risk owner is assigned prevents gaps in oversight and aligns the risk with the correct decision-making authority.