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== Information architecture ==

== Information architecture ==

Information architecture is defined as the management and organization of data for a business. The best practices and principles aim to support the needs of a business service and business capability orientation. To facilitate effective sharing of data and information across government, information architectures should be designed to reflect a consistent approach to both structured and unstructured data, such as the adoption of federal and international standards. Information architecture should also reflect responsible data management, information management and governance practices, including the source, quality, interoperability, and associated legal and policy obligations related to the data assets. Information architectures should also distinguish between personal and non‑personal data. How personal information is treated such as its collection, use, sharing (disclosure), and management must respect the requirements of the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/ACTS/P-21/index.html Privacy Act]'' and its related policies.

Information architecture is defined as the management and organization of data for a business. The best practices and principles aim to support the needs of a business service and business capability orientation. To facilitate effective sharing of data and information across government, information architectures should be designed to reflect a consistent approach to both structured and unstructured data, such as the adoption of federal and international standards. Information architecture should also reflect responsible data management, information management and governance practices, including the source, quality, interoperability, and associated legal and policy obligations related to the data assets. Information architectures should also distinguish between personal and non‑personal data. How personal information is treated such as its collection, use, sharing (disclosure), and management must respect the requirements of the ''[https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/ACTS/P-21/index.html Privacy Act]'' and its related policies. Outlined in the points below, are objectives to be fulfilled in order to maintain information architecture standards.

=== Collect data to address the needs of the users and other stakeholders ===

=== Collect data to address the needs of the users and other stakeholders ===