Managed Data
Discussion
Managed Data is Data selected as the subject of a Data Management Activity. The term identifies the role played by Data in a particular governed activity rather than a separate kind or format of Data.
Managed Data may include values, records, messages, events, observations, commands, decisions, files, datasets, streams, metadata, or other Data that DIDO-TE uses, produces, transfers, transforms, retains, or disposes of.
The same Data may be Managed Data in more than one activity. Each activity may apply different Requirements, Policies, Constraints, Classifications, or lifecycle responsibilities.
Definition
data selected as the subject of a data management activity
Source
Dido Solutions, Inc. and Jackrabbit Consulting, Inc.
Note
Identifying Managed Data establishes the subject to which applicable Data Management Criteria and governing conditions apply.
Selection as Managed Data does not imply ownership, physical possession, a particular storage location, or exclusive control.
Example
Test Input values selected for validation before a Test Execution are Managed Data for that Data Management Activity. The Test Result values produced later are Managed Data for a distinguishable recording activity.
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