Research and analysis

Assess relevance of Geospatial Data

A method for assessing geospatial data publishers and their datasets to determine the levels of trust and authority of geospatial data and improve confidence.

• From: Cabinet Office and Geospatial Commission
• Published: 9 June 2020
• Last updated: 25 August 2020 — See all updates

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Assess relevance of Geospatial data

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This summary report sets out key findings, recommendations and benefits from the Geospatial Commission’s data discoverability project which looked at helping users to find appropriate geospatial data from trusted providers and build their confidence when using geospatial data.

As a result of this work, the Geospatial Commission and its Partner Bodies have produced a Geospatial glossary and an authoritative Geospatial data assessment process and tool (ods, 186 KB)

Published 9 June 2020
Last updated 25 August 2020 + show all updates

1. 25 August 2020

   Replaced XLS format with ODS format. Included email address in README sheet for feedback and suggestions. Additional clarity on purpose of assessment in README sheet. Additional note on ‘Quality Assessment’.

2. 9 June 2020

   First published.