Latency

Definition

Latency of data is the period of time between the point when data is created and the point when it is available for use.

Note(s)

See also timeliness

Relation

Latency is a characteristic of data

Example(s)

The latency of the transaction between my computer and the stock exchange is two milliseconds.

Reference(s)

DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf