Data standards and guidelines
Last updated on April 11, 2025Standards and guidelines provide a consistent, safe way to collect data by outlining what information we collect and how we do it.
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.
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.