The Metadata.NSW Registry has been created as a centralised repository for organising, storing and maintaining metadata in a standardised and structured manner. It establishes a controlled environment for capturing, managing, and retrieving metadata relating to human services provided or funded by the NSW Government.
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Metadata.NSW acts as a catalogue or index of human service metadata elements, allowing users to easily discover and access relevant information. By establishing a common vocabulary and structure for metadata, a registry enables a seamless integration and exchange of data between different agencies and systems. Authorised users across NSW Government and researchers can more easily discover what data is available and how to access it. |
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Metadata refers to the descriptive information that provides context and understanding about data assets. It includes attributes such as data source, data format, structure, definitions, quality, ownership, access procedures and other relevant details. It serves as a form of "data about data" and acts as a crucial component in data management systems. By providing valuable insights into the content and context of data, metadata enables efficient data discovery, searchability, integration, interoperability, and analysis. |
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This Metadata Registry allows users to search, discover, and assess the suitability of data assets for specific purposes. Metadata.nsw.gov.au does not store or share sensitive data. |
Overall, the registry plays a crucial role in organising, governing, and making metadata accessible to users. It promotes data discoverability, interoperability, and consistency, ultimately enabling better data management, integration, and analysis within and across NSW Government agencies.
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