Referenssidata
Referenssidata, or reference data, refers to a subset of data that defines valid values and classifications used by multiple information systems to ensure consistency in business processes. It is typically stable and shared across applications, serving as a common vocabulary for coding and categorization rather than recording transient events.
Common examples include country codes (ISO 3166), currency codes (ISO 4217), units of measure, tax codes, industry
Governance and lifecycle are central to referenssidata. Organizations establish stewards, approval processes, and versioning to manage
Implementation and use cases vary, but referenssidata is typically stored as separate reference tables or catalogues