### Question
How is the "data asset" defined?


### Answer
The term **data asset** is defined in *44 U.S.C. § 3502* as follows -

> a collection of data elements or data sets that may be grouped together

#### Citation:
  - *44 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY**

