Single registration at the source, multiple use

Explanation

Data is recorded once at the source and then made available for multiple uses.

Rationale

High-quality data is essential. The source owner is responsible for quality. Data is meant to be used, not owned.

Implications

• It is clear who owns the source record.
• Data is entered once and reused.
• Corrections happen at the source.
• Data is machine-readable.
• FAIR principles are applied.
• Viewing data is preferred over copying.

Source: Based on ZiRA/Sigra, translated for the caribbean cross-border context.