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Source:: EDMC

Conformity

Definition:

(In the context of Data Management) a measurement of the alignment of content with the required standards.

Commentary:

Conformity measures how well the data aligns to internal, external or industry standards. Conformity is one of the seven data quality dimensions.

Examples:
– Invalid ISO currency codes
– Violation of allowable values (e.g., a state code for a country that does not have states)
– Inconsistent date formats

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