The key Data Management Principles from the Data Management Book of Knowledge are:

* Data is an asset with unique properties.
* The value of data can and should be expressed in economic terms.
* Managing data means managing the quality of data.
* It takes Metadata to manage data.
* It takes planning to manage data.
* Data management is cross-functional; it requires a range of skills and expertise.
* Data management requires an enterprise perspective.
* Data management must account for a range of perspectives.
* Data management is lifecycle management.
* Different types of data have different lifecycle characteristics.
* Managing data includes managing the risks associated with data.
* Data management requirements must drive Information Technology decisions.
* Effective data management requires leadership commitment.