Data standards and guidelines
Last updated on June 12, 2025Standards and guidelines help ensure that we collect, use, and share data consistently and safely.
Core Metadata Standard
The Core Administrative and Descriptive Metadata Standard defines the metadata elements that help make digital information easier to find, improve services, and increase the government’s efficiency.
Gender and Sex Data Standard
The Gender and Sex Data Standard improves how the government collects and uses data to serve B.C.'s diverse population.
Indigenous Languages Technology Standard
The Indigenous Languages Technology Standard outlines technical requirements for systems to read, write, store, process, and display Indigenous languages.
Anti-Racism Data Act Notification Guide
This guide helps public bodies to develop collection and use notices required under the Anti-Racism Data Act.