Intended Audience and Contact Information
| Contact | Chief Data Officer, Office of the CIO |
|---|---|
| UDM Domain | Organization |
| Intended Audience | Internal UBC |
Purpose
This standard aims to achieve consistency around the data collected for Industry Classification and the format in which it is collected and stored in across the University.
This standard is based on the general guidelines laid out by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0.
This standard applies to all UBC applications collecting Industry Classification. Exceptions are listed in the Dispensation section.
Standard
An Organization is defined as an entity offering products or services for profit or non-profit purposes. Every organization has an Industry Classification based on the nature of their primary activity (whichever activity is largest) and purpose.
Supported Industry Classification
The list of accepted data values for Industry Classification can be found at https://ubc.collibra.com
Compliance
This standard about Industry Classification must be complied with through every stage of the data lifecycle with the exception of any dispensations (see Dispensation section):
- All applications must collect Industry Classification as recommended in this standard.
- Enterprise Data Integration must adopt this standard.
Dispensation
Legacy systems are exempt from this data standard. As systems are replaced, adoption of this standard is required. Examples of legacy systems are:
- Student Information System (SIS)
- Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
- Finance Management System (FMS)
As existing systems change to adopt this standard, the Enterprise Data Governance team needs to be informed.