Data Standards are a set of rules used to describe data in terms of both (1) format (statistical attributes) and (2) meaning (definition). They also help to ensure data quality, integrity, accuracy and consistency across different data assets. | Data Standards are a set of rules used to describe data in terms of both (1) format (statistical attributes) and (2) meaning (definition). They also help to ensure data quality, integrity, accuracy and consistency across different data assets. |