Definition: A data asset is any collection of data owned by an organization that is considered to have intrinsic value. Commentary: Examples include, but are not limited too: – Document – ...

Definition: A view of a data element as it exists in a range of stages from creation to destruction. Commentary: The data lifecycle stages typically include aspects of: – Creation – Captur...

Definition: A logical representation of an atomic level data element. Commentary:

Definition: A limit or perspective applied to a data element. Commentary: A single data element may have more than one limit or perspective. The data boundaries on a data element can be used as criter...

Definition: The process of organizing data in categories for its most effective and efficient use. Commentary: The classification process can be used to facilitate: – Access – Use – ...

Definition: A process, application or stakeholder that receives or uses data from a data producer. Commentary: The data consumer establishes requirements and quality expectations for the data. Consume...

Definition: The function that sets the enterprise data risk controls framework and strategy. Commentary: The data control function is the first line of defense against risk from ineffective data manag...

Definition: (In the context of Data Management) a measurement of the availability of required data records. Commentary: Coverage refers to the breadth, depth, and availability of data that exists but ...

Definition: The execution of the non-physical components of the data infrastructure to assure the data is fit-for-purpose. Commentary: Data engineering is a subcomponent of the data architecture execu...

Definition: A business element that is deemed materially important to one or more business processes. Commentary: The criticality is a requirement of the business process and thus is assigned to the b...