dataholder

noun
UK /ˈdeɪtəˌhəʊldə/
US /ˈdeɪtəˌhoʊldər/

A dataholder is a person or thing that keeps information safe.

The school is a dataholder for all the students' test scores.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device or system that stores digital information.

The server acts as a dataholder for the company's website.

3. An organization responsible for keeping personal information.

As a dataholder, the hospital must protect patient records.

4. A container in a computer that holds data temporarily.

The program uses a dataholder to keep the numbers while it works.