Data management is a function that is also known as a high-level business process. It consists of the planning and execution of policies, practices, and projects that acquire, control, protect, deliver, and enhance the value of data and information assets.

Source: DAMA International (2009). The DAMA guide to the data management body of knowledge. Technics Publications, LLC., New Jersey.
Online: https://dl.acm.org/doi/book/10.5555/1593444