Definition: Classification is the categorisation of data according to its level of sensitivity or value, using labels. These are attached as visual markings and metadata within the file. When classifi...

Definition: Used to describe the creation, organization, movement, change and storage of the data from the perspective of the physical implementation. Commentary: Technical metadata includes, but is n...

Definition: (In the context of Data Management) a word or phrase used to describe a thing or express a concept in a clearly defined context. Commentary: “Things” are commonly referred to i...

Definition: Contains information that is available in operational systems and run-time environments from the perspective of the process execution. Commentary: Operational metadata includes, but is not...

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

Definition: Information about the movement and transformation of data from a point of origin to its final destination. Commentary: Data elements may have multiple sources and end consumers. Data linea...

Definition: A statement that applies an algorithm or logic to a data value to measure the fitness-for-purpose of the value. The statement is the documented definition of the criteria used to measure t...

Definition: The ability to track a data construct back to the construct it was derived from as a more concrete instantiation. Commentary: Examples include a physical column may trace back to a logical...

Definition: The strategy and execution of how data is designed (i.e., identified and defined) to support the enterprise objectives. Commentary: Data architecture is one of the subcomponents of enterpr...