samsvarsdata

Samsvarsdata is a term that appears in some Scandinavian technical writings to denote data about conformity with standards or specifications. It is not a universally standardized term in international data science literature, and its exact definition can vary by organization or sector.

The word combines samsvar, a Scandinavian root meaning conformity or correspondence, with data. In practice, samsvarsdata often refers to records that document whether products, processes, or datasets meet predefined requirements. It may cover standard references, levels of conformance, assessment methods, dates, and responsible authorities.

Fields where it may be used include manufacturing, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and IT interoperability. As a data category, samsvarsdata is typically generated as part of compliance reporting or certification processes and may be stored alongside related metadata to enable audit trails and traceability.

For example, a supplier might provide samsvarsdata that confirms GMP conformity for a batch, including the standard applied, the conformance level, and the issuing authority; in IT, it might indicate interoperability conformance between data schemas.

Because the term lacks a formal, widely adopted standard, its meaning can differ between organizations and regions. Researchers and practitioners are advised to rely on more established concepts such as compliance data, attestation data, or metadata when documenting conformity. See also data quality, metadata, compliance reporting, interoperability.