NIST 800-53 r5 · Controls catalogue · Family PM
PM-19Privacy Program Leadership Role
Appoint a senior agency official for privacy with the authority, mission, accountability, and resources to coordinate, develop, and implement, applicable privacy requirements and manage privacy risks through the organization-wide privacy program.
Last updated: 09 May 2026 03:25 UTC
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ATT&CK techniques this control mitigates (0)
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Weaknesses this control addresses (5)AI
CWEs ranked by how often they appear in real CVEs. The rationale describes how this control reduces exploitability of each weakness class.
| CWE | Name | CVEs | Why this control addresses it |
|---|---|---|---|
CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | 4,832 | Senior privacy official has authority to implement and enforce access controls protecting personal information across the organization. |
CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | 1,230 | Leadership role coordinates development of authorization policies and mechanisms required to meet privacy requirements. |
CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure | 476 | Executive-level ownership and resources help ensure privacy protection mechanisms are developed, implemented, and maintained. |
CWE-359 | Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor | 174 | Dedicated accountability and resources for managing privacy risks directly reduce exposure of private personal information. |
CWE-653 | Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization | 52 | Organization-wide privacy program leadership ensures proper isolation and compartmentalization of personal data. |
Top CVEs where this control is the strongest mitigation
| CVE | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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