Data preservation

From Science Europe Data Glossary

Definition: data preservation consists of a series of managed activities necessary to ensure continued access to data for as long as necessary.

Explanation: data preservation requires ongoing active management of data from as early in the lifecycle as possible. As the volumes, heterogeneity, and complexity of data grow, this requirement for active management becomes a very important component.

Reference: http://esciencelibrary.umassmed.edu/thesaurus/data-preservation