The organized collection, processing, maintenance, transmission, and dissemination of information in accordance with defined procedures, whether automated or manual. [DoDD 5200.28; DoD 8320.1-M; DoD 8320.1-M-1;]
Uqokelelo olucwangcisiweyo, ulungelelaniso, ulungiso, udluliselo, kunye nohlwayelo lolwazi ngokwemigaqo echaziweyo, nokuba iyazenzekela okanye yenziwa ngezandla. [DoDD 5200.28; DoD 8320.1-M; DoD 8320.1-M-1;]