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Origin

ISO 11179 help definition

The source (e.g. document, project, discipline or model) for the item (8.1.2.2.3.5)

Registry specific help
Purpose

This attribute identifies where the information came from that was used to complete the metadata record (the source of the metadata), not the source of the data.

Commentary

The origin statement should indicate:

  • Where does the information that constitutes an item come from?
  • Did your business area collect the information?
  • If not, which business area or agency provided the information?
Controlled values
  • At least one complete sentence or link or to an origin location.:

Obligations and examples

Data asset
Data exchange
Data transfer
  • Optional
  • Mandatory
  • Mandatory