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Government Interoperability Framework (GIF)

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What is Government Interoperability Framework (GIF)?

Based on the Standard Guidelines for the Promotion of a Digital Society, Digital Agency provides the "Government Interoperability Framework (Government Interoperability Framework)" (hereinafter referred to as GIF), a practical guidebook aiming for a society that achieves data utilization and smooth collaboration. By using GIF to prepare data * 1, data linkage is ensured and interoperability between systems can be increased.
GIF is a model of data models and rules (reference model) for ensuring data interoperability and realizing efficient information sharing and information collaboration. We have released an implementation data model * 2, a core data model * 3, and core data parts * 4.

Explanatory diagram of Government Interoperability Framework. Basic data structures commonly referred to by individuals, corporations, etc. are defined as core data models. Core data parts that define data items commonly used by many data models, such as dates and addresses, are included. By combining and customizing core data models, they will be developed into implementation data models that are actually used for services such as base registry and administrative services, and standardized data will be developed.

* 1: What is data?
By developing a consistent model from individual data items to the data model of the object and creating data based on it, we can develop a mechanism for interoperability of data across organizations and fields.
* 2: What is the implementation data model?
A data model for sector-specific datasets, such as government and smart cities, which can be defined by combining and customizing core data models.
By structuring the implementation data model based on common models and parts, the model can be used in the field without losing interoperability.
* 3: What is the core data model?
A data model that defines the basic data structure of selected core data (individuals, corporations, contacts, addresses, facilities, etc.), such as personal data sets that are commonly referenced in various situations.
* 4: What are Core Data Parts?
This is a definition of the value format (format) for data items that appear in many data models and are commonly used, such as dates and addresses. It is defined using the terms of the core vocabulary. The core vocabulary is the basis of the common vocabulary infrastructure, and it defines the vocabulary necessary for social activities such as names and addresses. It is assumed that it will be used by experts to ensure interoperability with foreign vocabulary. It is published on IMI (Infrastructure for Multilayer Interoperability). GIF users can ensure the interoperability of the core vocabulary by referring to the core data model.

GitHub (External Site)

It was released on GitHub (external site) on October 13, 2022.

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FAQ

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FAQ: About Government Interoperability Framework

Points to

For the Digital Government Promotion Standard Guidelines, please refer to the Digital Society Promotion Standard Guidelines .
The previous practical guidebook and data linkage model have been integrated into the GIF in this document.

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