Data quality is quality with regard to data.

Data Quality is the extent to which the data meets the business needs; data that ‘fully’ meets user requirements.

The degree to which data is accurate, complete, timely, consistent with all requirements and business rules, and relevant for a given use.

• Assess data quality
• Profile data quality
• Assure data quality, according to the data quality requirements.
• Monitor data quality (data quality monitoring)
• Evaluate data quality
• Audit data quality
• Improve data quality

Earley, S. (2011). The DAMA Dictionary of Data Management (DDDM). Technics Publications, LLC, New Jersey.