nimilistaan
Nimilistaan is a term used to describe the systematic compilation and maintenance of lists that record individuals' names and related metadata for a defined community, institution, or domain. It emphasizes standardized data fields, versioning, and controlled access to promote accuracy, interoperability, and reusability of records across applications.
Etymology and scope: The word nimilistaan derives from Finnish nimi meaning "name" and lista meaning "list."
Applications and methods: A nimilista typically includes fields such as preferred name, name variants, identifiers, affiliations,
Governance and privacy: Technical and organizational safeguards are central, including consent management, data minimization, access controls,
See also: name authority file; authority control; ORCID; ISNI; data governance; privacy.