Definition: A data model that is based on the data concepts that has all data attributes and relationships required to support the business process independent of any particular technology or solution...

Definition: Data that serves to provide additional information or context about other data. Commentary: Metadata facilitates: – Consistency of definition – Clarity of relationship – ...

Definition: Entities, relationships, and attributes which are identified as critical, shared across the enterprise, and foundational to key business processes and application systems, and peripheral a...

Definition: The degree to which the use of a data element in the business process could result in a substantive impact to the financial, operational or reputational position of the organization. Comme...

Definition: An individual responsible for executing the data management strategy as defined by the Group Data Officer. Commentary:

Definition: (In the Context of Data Management) The level of the organization that performs organization-wide business and/or control function activities. Commentary: The operating levels of an organi...

Definition: An open standards business conceptual model developed by EDM Council members of how financial instruments, business entities and processes work in the financial industry. Commentary:

Definition: Data elements that are subjective thereby including an element of opinion or human interpretation. Commentary:

Definition: The authoritative collection of metadata across the organization. Commentary: The purpose of the repository is to provide a consistent and reliable means of access to the metadata. Firms m...

Definition: Recommended best practices that: 1) Support implementation of a standard or interpretation of policy requirements; or 2) address areas not covered by existing policy documents Commentary: ...