====== Structured Information Artifact ======

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===== Discussion =====

A structured information artifact identifies an aggregation of [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:data|data]] elements organized according to defined structural rules.

Structured information artifacts support consistent processing, exchange, validation, interpretation, traceability, and conformance evaluation within the [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture]].

A structured information artifact differs from unstructured data. Unstructured data lacks defined organization and constraints. A structured information artifact organizes data elements according to governed structural rules and supports controlled interpretation.

===== Definition =====

//aggregation of [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:d:data|data]] elements organized according to defined structural rules//

===== Source =====

Structured Information Processing [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:reference_architecture]]

===== Note =====

A structured information artifact provides a controlled unit for processing, exchange, validation, interpretation, and governance.

===== Example =====

A trade message, regulatory report, settlement instruction, lifecycle event, or evidence record is a structured information artifact when its data elements are organized according to governed structural rules.

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