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The Data Standards Authority has published standards and guidance on how to improve data sharing across government.
Guidance on promoting the findability of metadata.
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
The UK music industry has agreed to improve music streaming metadata
Two expert working groups have been established to develop, support and champion practical measures to facilitate delivery of the core data set outlined in the metadata agreement.
Explains the standard and practices you should use when publishing your data.
If you work in the music industry and handle metadata, we want to hear from you by 30 November 2023.
Add metadata to data you are publishing so search engines can find the data you’ve published and display structured results for users.
Descriptions and technical metadata for the coal mining data held in the national coal mining database of England, Scotland and Wales.
Information about the open standards recommended for use in government technology.
All essential shared data assets (ESDA) must be assessed for data quality issues, made findable and be available through APIs.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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