A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a formal document that outlines how data will be handled throughout its lifecycle. It is a critical tool for organizations that deal with data, providing a roadmap for how data will be handled throughout its lifecycle to maximize its value, ensure its integrity, and comply with all relevant standards and requirements. The use of the DMP template within your organization, aims to ensure that data is organized, stored, preserved, and accessible in ways that support the integrity and utility of the data over time.