When an organization gives contract for development of software, it has to give data to the service provider. In such cases, the ownership of data should _________ .

When an organization outsources software development, the data ownership must remain with the client organization that provides the data. This is crucial for data security, privacy, and intellectual property protection. The service provider only gets access to the data needed for the development work and must maintain confidentiality. Transferring ownership would create unacceptable risks for the client's business continuity and competitive advantage.