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Authoritative Data Source (ADS)
Definition:
An officially designated system or repository for data that has been determined to be reliable and accurate.
Commentary:
An authoritative data source has been designated by the data management governing body as the official source of a specific data domain. Required use of the authorized source is driven by established policy and standards.
Synonyms:
Golden Source, Authorized Data Source, Single Authoritative Source, Designated Repository, Publication Point
Categories: 7.0 Data Control Environment
Tags: Sourcing / Provisioning
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