However, where more than one Data Standards Manager exists in a program area, one of them should be identified as the single point of contact and responsibility for associating with those outside the program area. This will ensure minimum confusion when cross-program issues are being dealt with. Database A place where information is stored within a computer system. For example, the Client database would contain the name of each client known to the ministry, along with all other information pertaining to Clients. Data vs. Information Data is an individual fact or multiple facts.
Information is data with meaning - data provided in response to a question.
For more information see the Guide S35 section titled Data vs. Information . For example, Clients and Tenure Agreements are entities. An entity is defined only once within the context of the ministry's business. The definitions of entities are the fundamental building blocks for determining the ministry's information needs. Each entity is defined with a specific description and common attributes.