Peopleadditional

Peopleadditional is a term used in data modeling to refer to supplementary attributes associated with a person entity. It is not a standardized field in major data models but appears in various custom schemas, spreadsheets, and software applications that adopt a flexible approach to personal data.

Typically, peopleadditional serves as a container for optional attributes that are not part of core identifiers such as name, date of birth, or ID. Examples include alternate contact information, language preferences, social or demographic notes, or preferences related to communication methods. The concept allows systems to store extended information without altering the core person record structure.

In terms of implementation, peopleadditional can be realized in several ways. In JSON-based systems, it may be represented as an object named peopleadditional containing key-value pairs. In relational databases, it might be modeled as a separate table linked to the main person table or as a flexible JSON column that holds varying attributes. Regardless of the format, access controls and validation rules should apply to the contained data, particularly when it involves sensitive information, to comply with privacy regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Naming and interoperability concerns are common with this term. Because peopleadditional is descriptive but not universally standardized, developers are advised to prefer clearer or more specific names, such as additional_person_attributes or extensible_person_fields, to improve clarity and cross-system compatibility.

See also: data modeling, metadata, personal data, extensible schemas.