Concept help - Distribution
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A Distribution describes the structure and format of a specific downloadable collection of data. Multiple Distributions that capture different parts of data or provide different formats for data may be grouped into a single Data Set.
A distribution represents an accessible form of a dataset as for example a downloadable file, an RSS feed or a web service that provides the data.
Fields available on this metadata type
| Field | ISO definition and Registry Help (where available) | |
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| Name | The primary name used for human identification purposes. | |
| Definition | Representation of a concept by a descriptive statement which serves to differentiate it from related concepts. (3.2.39) | |
| Target Stewardship Organisation | Stewardship Organisation the user selected when they create the item, which is where they wanted to item to end up in. | |
| Is Federated | ||
| Is Not Federable | ||
| Version | Unique version identifier of this metadata item. | |
| References |
Significant documents that contributed to the development of the metadata item which were not the direct source for the metadata content.
Citations in Metadata.NSW should be formatted in the author-date style, as detailed in the Australian Government Style Manual. Please note that Metadata.NSW includes the full URL in angle brackets in citations for accessibility purposes. Structures for common resource types include:
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Entire website
Webpage written by an organisation
Webpage with authors listed
Online document
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For more information and additional formats, see the Australian Government Style Manual, ‘Author-date’.
Custom Fields
| Field | Short definition | Long definition |
|---|---|---|
| Security Classification | [Core] Security classification of information |
[Core] Security classification of information
The security classification applied to the asset as specified by the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
The Australian Government uses 3 security classifications:
* PROTECTED
* SECRET
* TOP SECRET
All other information from business operations and services is OFFICIAL or, where it is sensitive, OFFICIAL: Sensitive. [NB: the old UNCLASSIFIED classification was renames OFFICIAL (see PSPF v2018.1 Sep 2018)]
The originator of the data asset is responsible for applying the relevant Security Classification.
This attribute relates to Sensitive Data and Access Rights.
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| Data Custodian | [Core] The custodian(s) of the data asset. |
[Core] The custodian(s) of the data asset.
The custodian is the agency who has the control of the data asset and has the authority for sharing and disclosure.
The custodian may not be the publisher (see Publisher attribute).
According to the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022: “An entity is a data custodian if the entity:
(a) is a Commonwealth body; and
(b) is not an excluded entity; and
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| Contact Point | [Core] Key data roles. The relevant contact information from which information for the asset can be obtained |
[Core] Key data roles. The relevant contact information from which information for the asset can be obtained:
Directorate, Asset owner position, Asset steward position, Current Owner, Current Steward, Subject matter expert, External Custodian
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| Keyword | (If you are currently using this field, please contact sarah.schokman2@det.nsw.edu.au) [Core] Word(s) or tags that describe the data asset subject matter. |
[Core] Word(s) or tags that describe the data asset subject matter.
These word(s) or terms describe the topic(s) covered by the data asset. It answers the question “what is this data asset about?” and supports data discovery. When selecting keywords, consider what search terms your users may choose when searching for the data asset.
It is recommended to include at least one term from the Australian Governments’ Interactive Functions Thesaurus (AGIFT) that covers words and terms related to Australian Government agencies’ core business functions and activities. Also include words such as Indigenous, Disability or Gender if appropriate to better support the Government’s priority data activities.
Where multiple keywords apply, separate the terms with a comma ‘,’.
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| Temporal coverage | The temporal or time period that the distribution covers (if different from the Dataset). |
The date range for the data asset. Containing the earliest collected data contained within the asset to the last/latest, or if ongoing - the present. |
Official Definition
An accessible form of a dataset as for example a downloadable file. Data Catalog Vocabulary (DCAT): 5.4 Class: Distribution