Dimensions

• Are critical data elements identified, verified and prioritized for specific use cases and applications
• How is the organization managing the distinctions between granular data attributes and derived/calculated business concepts
• Is the inventory of critical data elements implemented and linked to how the data is being consumed
• Are critical business elements connected to business glossaries, ontologies, systems of record (SORs) and authorized distribution points
• Is the front-to-back flow of data defined, validated and linked to the designations of critical data
• Are the governance mechanisms for managing critical data defined and operational