ISO & ANSI Data Standards
Data, data everywhere and not a bit of knowledge. This is the situation when we can't find, access or process available data. ISO and ANSI data standards can ease data overload and allow for orderly flow of data. Data standards can not, however, help us sift through our messy desks to find that memo.
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Significance
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ISO and ANSI data standards ensure that data can be tracked, stored, protected and accessed by authorized users. Using a standard, rather than having unique data control methods for each company or organization, simplifies the process of implementing and evaluating data control methods for management of any compliant organization. It also ensures interoperability.
Extent
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Data can be in the form of text on paper, computer programs, electronic texts or other forms. ISO and ANSI data standards are available for specific data types, but are generally grouped by sector and type. Data standards exist for such divergent issues as specifications on automotive parts ( ISO 10303), cultural heritage information (ISO 21127:2006) and multimedia content descriptions (ISO 15938-5:2005).
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Relationship
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The ISO, or International Standards Organization, is the body of governments, corporations, and interested parties that work to develop international data standards. ANSI, or American National Standards Institute, is the official representative of the United States in international data standards development. ANSI is also the organization by which U.S. companies access and become involved with data standards.
Finding Standards
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To find ISO & ANSI data standards, use the ANSI standards store. Type the keyword data and your specific field or data type into the search box. ANSI will pull up relevant standards from ISO.
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