Metadata compliance

Definition

Metadata compliance of data values is the degree to which data values are in accordance with their definition, format specification and value domain.

Synonyms

Metadata conformance

Relation

Metadata compliace is a characteristic of data values

Example(s)

The dates of birth in the employee file does for 99% fit its definition. Sometimes the date of employment is registered here.

Reference(s)

DAMA NL (2020). Dimensions of Data Quality (DDQ). Research paper. https://www.dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DDQ-Dimensions-of-Data-Quality-Research-Paper-version-1.2-d.d.-3-Sept-2020.pdf