Data Quality Framework

The Data Quality Framework incorporates:

• A data quality management system to help improve the quality of data as published in the network.
• An assessment procedure to validate the existence and effectiveness of key data management business processes. This assessment may lead to a compliance statement.
• An inspection procedure to physically validate product attributes.

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GS1 is responsible for updating and publishing the Data Quality Framework and provides overall stewardship. GS1 GDSN, Inc. promotes its use within industry and implements a continuous improvement process for the framework. View the Terms of Reference to learn about the Steering Committee, made up of users and representatives of the GS1 Member Organisations. If you have a question regarding the data quality framework, email GS1 at dataqualityinfo@gs1.org. This email box is checked daily and you will receive a response as soon as possible.

• Full Data Quality Framework Pack (including KPI checklist and self-assessment questionnaire)
• English version
• French version
• Data Quality Framework Presentation
  Background Presentation to help you understand Data Quality and GDSN
• Frequently Asked Questions
  FAQs about the Data Quality Framework
• Data Quality Framework Internal Implementation Example
  An example of how a data quality management system can be implemented in an existing quality management system. This not a requirement or a recommendation of GS1.
• Data Quality Framework Implementation Guideline