Federal Customer Data
Definition
All electronic information, content, and materials that an agency or its authorized users upload, store, or otherwise provide to a cloud service for processing or storage. This does NOT include account information, service metadata, analytics, telemetry, or other similar metadata generated by the cloud service provider.
Note
In the context of FedRAMP authorization, "federal customer data" ONLY ever refers to data owned by federal agency customers. Agreements and contracts with specific agencies may require providers to protect additional data or even transfer ownshership of telemetry or usage data to the agency; always consult a lawyer that is familiar with company agreements and contracts when determining the scope of federal customer data.
Also Referred To As
Used in FedRAMP KSI Requirements
This term appears in FedRAMP Key Security Indicator statements. Understanding its precise definition is critical for accurate self-assessment.
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