1. Senior managers appreciate the value of metadata because it is expressed in a
language they can understand.
2. Data governance oversight directs the development and implementation of the metadata strategy, categorizations, and standards, as well as ensures adoption and consistent use across the organization.
3. The contents of the metadata repository span all relevant categories and classifications of data assets under management, and accurately reflect the implemented data layer of the organization.
4. Internal and selected external standards of importance to the organization are incorporated into metadata and aligned with organizational processes and standards.