Information

Description
1. Organised or processed data that are timely, ie., inferences from the data are drawn within the timeframe of applicability, and accurate, ie., with regard to the original data. (Turban et al, 2003)

2. A collection of data in any form which is maintained by an Agency or person, and which may be transmitted, manipulated, and stored by the information system. (Queensland Government Information Standard No. 18, 2005)

3. Data in a context to which meaning has been attributed. (Australian Standard 5037, 2005)

Reference List
AS 5037 (interim), 2003, Knowledge Management.

Queensland Information Standard 18, 2005, Information Security (IS18).

Turban E, McLean E, Wetherbe J, 2003, Information Technology for Management - Transforming Organisations in the Digital Economy, 4th Ed, John Wiley and Sons, New Jersey, p451.