Published December 11, 2025 | Version v1
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Metrics, KPIs, and Taxonomy for Data Valuation and Monetisation - Internal Processes Perspective

  • 1. ROR icon University College Cork
  • 2. ROR icon Centro Tecnológico de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones (TIC)
  • 3. EDMO icon EGI Foundation
  • 4. Big Data Value Association

Description

Data valuation and monetisation are emerging as central challenges in data-driven economies, yet no unified framework exists to measure or manage data value across organisational contexts. This paper presents a systematic literature review of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to data valuation and monetisation, focusing on the Internal Processes Perspective of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC). As part of a broader effort to explore all four BSC perspectives, we identify, categorise, and interrelate hundreds of metrics within a comprehensive taxonomy structured around three core clusters: Data Quality, Governance & Compliance, and Operational Efficiency. The taxonomy consolidates overlapping definitions, clarifies conceptual dependencies, and links technical, organisational, and regulatory indicators that underpin data value creation. By
integrating these dimensions, it provides a foundation for the development of standardised and evidence-based valuation frameworks. Beyond its theoretical contribution, the taxonomy supports ongoing practical applications in decision-support systems and data valuation models, advancing the broader goal of establishing a coherent, dynamic approach to assessing and monetising data across industries.

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Funding

European Commission
DATA Monetization, Interoperability, Trading & Exchange Grant agreement ID: 101092989