The following table shows the most relevant child asset types of Data Assets.
| Asset type | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Entity | A unit of data that can be classified and can have a stated relationship to other units of data. Examples: Customer, Employee |
| Data Attribute | A specification that defines a property of a data entity. Examples: CustomerBirthDate, EmployeeFirstName |
| Data Set | A collection of related sets of Data Assets that are Data Elements or composed of Data Elements. Example: Customer contact information |
| Data Element | A unit of data that is defined for processing. It usually documents an aspect of something abstract. Examples: Person Birth Date, Person Address, Customer Account Number |
Data Assets by domain
