Identity Resolution Daily Links 2008-10-21
[Post from Infoglide] MDM Needs An Engine, Not Spark Plugs
“Blog posts and marketing collateral often confuse identity resolution with data matching. When discussing master data management (MDM) solutions, you sometimes hear the term “identity resolution” applied when simple similarity matching is all that’s being used. That’s like calling a set of spark plugs an engine.”
“Young people today are sophisticated users of the Internet, and they use this medium with ease and enthusiasm,” says Jennifer Stoddart, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner. While the opportunities are tremendous, we must ensure that they understand the impact that these technologies can have on their privacy, and provide them with the tools and information they need to make smart decisions.”
B-Eye-Network: Voter Registration and Data Quality (Or Lack Thereof…)
“As a data quality practitioner always seeking ways to communicate the value of data integrity, it is always a pleasure when you wake up in the morning and the Washington Post hands you a juicy data quality-related story.”
The Bunker Blog: Inside LP - Social Network For LP Professionals
“Inside LP is a relatively new social network especially for Loss Prevention Professionals. The site offers networking opportunities, discussion forums, and a community blog.”
B-Eye-Network: Elusive Data Quality
“Even though certain values are known to be incorrect, they nevertheless are what were written when the application was made. And then there is the more widely held case where names are misspelled or street addresses are misspelled. There is a good argument to be made that says that even incorrect entries here should not be corrected.”
Hub Solution Designs: Evan Levy’s Workshop at MDM Summit
“Evan’s session was interesting, with a wealth of examples from his years of real-world MDM experience. I heard some great quotes today.”
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