Standards: Classification of Everyday Living V1.0 from the #COEL TC Approved as a Committee Specification
From OASIS:
OASIS is pleased to announce that Classification of Everyday Living Version 1.0 from the OASIS Classification of Everyday Living (COEL) TC has been approved as an OASIS Committee Specification.
Digital technologies are becoming integral to our daily lives. They promise huge benefits to society, but the data they create carries the potential for abuse.
COEL is a hierarchical taxonomy of everyday human life events, comprised of a Knowledge Base, Data Model, and Methodology. It aims to be a roadmap for collecting and handling personal data that protects the interests of both individuals and businesses.
This specification draft defines the Classification of Everyday Living (COEL) Version 1.0 specification for the complete implementation of a compliant system. Examples and non-normative material are also offered as guidance. A model in JSON is also provided.
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Classification of Everyday Living Version 1.0
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OASIS Classification of Everyday Living (COEL) TC Web Site
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