FAQ Category: Overview
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What do we mean by ‘standards’?
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By standards, we refer to common ways of doing things. In the case of data standards, that means an agreed-upon set of terms and relationships that define and structure information, so that it can be readily transferred between systems. With … Continue reading →
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What do we mean by ‘referral’? What is ‘information and referral’?
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Broadly speaking, people seek ‘referrals’ to resources that can help them meet their needs. Community resource data is comprised of information about health, human, and social services available to people in need — which organizations provide these services, and how … Continue reading →
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What do we mean by ‘open data’?
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Open means ‘free,’ as in ‘free speech.’ We are all entitled to it by fundamental right. Open means accessible. We have “open access” to things like roads and libraries — these are public goods, and anyone is able to use … Continue reading →