Glossary: Data vs. information
Data is defined as a value or set of values representing a specific concept or concepts. Data become 'information' when analyzed and possibly combined with other data in order to extract meaning, and to provide context. The meaning of data can vary depending on its context. 'Data' includes, but is not limited to, 1) geospatial data 2) unstructured data, 3) structured data, etc. Information, as defined in OMB Circular A-130, means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual forms.