ISO 8000-130:2016

Overview

ISO 8000-130:2016 - "Data quality - Part 130: Master data: Exchange of characteristic data: Accuracy" defines requirements for representing and exchanging information about the accuracy of master data that consists of characteristic data. It is an optional extension to ISO 8000-120 and provides a conceptual data model and rules for capturing statements and assertions of data accuracy. The standard does not prescribe exchange formats, numeric accuracy requirements, identifier registration schemes, or identifier syntax/resolution.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and purpose: Focuses on how to record and exchange accuracy metadata for property values (characteristic data) rather than prescribing what accuracy thresholds must be met.
• Accuracy data model: Includes a UML conceptual model linking target data (via the property_value_assignment) to accuracy metadata. Core entities include:
  • accuracy_event - records an event that documents accuracy information (statement or assertion), who performed it, and when.
  • accuracy_method - describes how accuracy is measured or expressed (e.g., percent, probability, qualitative ranking).
  • data accuracy record - the chain of custody/derivation for a property value; may be embedded in the property-value structure or stored separately and referenced.
• Statement vs. Assertion:
  • Statement of data accuracy: factual information enabling recipients to judge fitness for use (process, test results, known inaccuracies).
  • Assertion of data accuracy: a written declaration that the property value meets an objective measure; must include the measure, claim process, service address, and remediation commitments.
• Conformance: Defines conformance requirements for representing accuracy metadata; normative references include ISO 8000-2 (vocabulary) and ISO 8000-120 (provenance).

Practical applications

• Enabling reliable master data exchange between suppliers, manufacturers, and buyers by providing standardized accuracy metadata.
• Supporting Master Data Management (MDM) implementations and data governance programs that require provenance and accuracy traceability.
• Improving supply chain interoperability where recipients need to assess whether shared characteristic data is fit for a particular purpose.
• Integrating accuracy metadata into APIs, XML/JSON payloads, or MDM repositories (the standard shows embedding or referencing options rather than prescribing a syntax).

Who should use this standard

• Data stewards, MDM architects, and data governance leads
• System integrators and software vendors implementing master data exchange
• Procurement, asset management, and supply chain professionals who exchange technical characteristic data
• Organizations seeking to add formal data accuracy metadata to product, part, or asset records

Related standards

• ISO 8000-120 (Provenance of characteristic data)
• ISO 8000-110, ISO 8000-2 (vocabulary)
• ISO/IEC 6523 (organization identifier structures)
• ISO/TS 22745-40 (examples of standards referencing ISO 8000-130)

Keywords: ISO 8000-130:2016, data quality, master data, accuracy, characteristic data, data accuracy record, accuracy_event, accuracy_method, MDM, data provenance.