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A subject area used to organise related public policies.

Attributes: cofogCode

A statement of public policy intent and the outcomes it seeks.

Attributes: status, adoptedOn

A means of implementing policy, linked to its legal basis where appropriate.

Attributes: instrumentType

A qualitative outcome the public organisation aims to achieve.

Attributes: statement, horizon, motivatedBy, decomposesInto

A measurable, time-bound contribution to a goal.

Attributes: target, deadline, decomposedFrom, measuredBy, unit

A measure used to assess progress or performance.

Attributes: unit, baseline, targetValue, frequency, dataSource, formula, target, cadence, derivesFrom

A rule of direction that guides architecture and policy choices.

Attributes: statement, rationale, implications, constrains

A person or group with an interest in, influence on, or concerns about the architecture.

Attributes: interest, influence, concerns

An internal or external force that motivates policy or architecture change.

Attributes: concernedBy, motivates

A judgement about a driver, goal or related strategic concern.

Attributes: influences

A result attributable to pursuing a goal or delivering change.

Attributes: realises

A legal instrument that provides authority or imposes obligations.

Attributes: eliUri, legalForm, jurisdiction, inForceFrom, status, officialReference, sourceJurisdiction, legalInForceFrom, obliges

A particular article, section or clause within a legal resource.

Attributes: citation, text

A specific duty grounded in a legal resource or provision.

Attributes: bearer, deadline, verificationMethod, normativeText, binds, constrains

An authority or responsibility assigned to a public organisation.

Attributes: scope, validFrom, validTo, mandateValidFrom, taskScope

An agreement governing cooperation or exchange between parties.

Attributes: eifLevel, validFrom, validTo

A public body that owns responsibilities and delivers public services.

Attributes: classification, identifier

An internal organisational unit with defined responsibilities.

Attributes: parentActor

An organisation outside the modelled public body.

Attributes: kind

A body responsible for oversight, direction or architecture decisions.

Attributes: kind, meetingCadence, bodyType, composition, governs, competence, jurisdiction, adopts

A named responsibility that can be performed by an organisation or participant.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, isAccountableFor, performs, stewards

An ability required to achieve an organisational outcome, independent of its implementation.

Attributes: maturity, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, businessValue

A service delivered to people or organisations to meet a public need.

Attributes: identifier, processingTime, costAmount, costCurrency, languages, status, thematicArea, version, businessStatus, lifecycleState, sourceReference, valueProposition, commitsTo, realises, delivers

A way a person or organisation accesses a public service.

Attributes: channelType, availability, url

A situation in a person's life that creates needs for public services.

Attributes: kind

A group for whom a public service is intended.

Attributes: kind, estimatedSize

A condition used to determine entitlement to a service or outcome.

Attributes: criterionText

Evidence requested or considered when delivering a public service.

Attributes: evidenceType

A result or document delivered by a public service.

Attributes: outputType

The organisational steps followed to deliver a service or fulfil a responsibility.

Attributes: trigger, statutoryDeadline, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, contributesTo, realises, consistsOf, produces

A unit of organisational work within a process or procedure.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, workInstructions

A grouping of participants working together on shared behaviour.

Attributes: members, purpose, performs

An agreement defining rights and commitments around a service.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, terms, validFrom, validTo, binds, governs

A choice made within organisational behaviour.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, question, outcomes, applies

An occurrence that starts or changes organisational behaviour.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, eventDescription, triggers

A grouping of organisational behaviour by responsibility or purpose.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, realises, groups

Behaviour carried out jointly by multiple participants.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, interactionPurpose

A rule governing an organisational decision or behaviour.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, ruleStatement, constrains, derivesFrom

An organised collection of available service offerings.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, lists

A measurable commitment associated with a service or offering.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, target, unit, measurementWindow, measuredBy

A packaged way of obtaining a service under defined terms.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, targetAudience, includes

A stage that contributes a defined increment of value.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, entryCriteria, exitCriteria, valueStream, precedes

A sequence of value-creating stages leading to an outcome.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, valueProposition, consistsOf

A group of participants considered together for modelling responsibilities.

Attributes: members, purpose

An access point to an organisational process or procedure.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, direction, contract, boundary1, boundary2

An interface through which an organisational service is offered.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, direction, contract, boundary1, boundary2, providesAccessTo

A meaningful information concept independent of its software representation.

Attributes: coreVocabularyMapping, steward, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, businessMeaning, cimMapping, mappingRationale, sensitivity

An agreed specification for describing or exchanging data.

Attributes: format, version, publisher

A controlled set of codes and their meanings.

Attributes: authority, version

An identifiable collection of related data.

Attributes: accessRights, licence, updateFrequency, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, purpose, recordGranularity, dataCategory, timeResolution, timezone, validitySemantics, publicationCadence, updateMode, correctionPolicy, maximumAge, lateArrivalPolicy, classification, permittedPurpose, retention, validFrom, validTo, regions, carries, hasRepresentation, derivesFrom

An accessible representation or delivery form of a dataset.

Attributes: format, accessUrl, mediaType

An authoritative register used as a trusted source of information.

Attributes: registerKind, accessConditions

A condition used to assess information quality.

Attributes: dimension, threshold

An activity that uses or transforms information for a stated purpose.

Attributes: purpose, lawfulBasis, retentionPeriod, datasets

Information packaged and managed for defined consumers and uses.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, purpose, targetAudience, supportContact, packages

A particular structured representation of information.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, audience, namingPattern, dataset, conformsTo

A specification of the structure and constraints of represented data.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, schemaLanguage, schemaReference, describes

A profile describing the conventions of a data format.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, standardBasis, contentSummary, format, mediaType, fileExtension, encoding, packaging, compression, schemaDialect, csvDelimiter, csvQuote, nullMarker, decimalConvention, dateConvention, xmlNamespace, xmlRootElement, sheetNames, columnMapping, formulaPolicy, logicalTypes, schemaReference, csvHeaderRows, headerPosition, usesSchema, includes

A subject-oriented grouping of related information concepts.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, purpose, groups

A point where information is checked against defined quality conditions.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, position, fallback, guards, applies

A specific check applied to information or its representation.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, expression, language, severity, qocdcReference, validates, realises

A named collection of related information-validation rules.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, includes

An interface defining information exchanged across a boundary.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, direction, contract, boundary1, boundary2

A software system that supports organisational capabilities or services.

Attributes: lifecycle, sourcing, criticality, version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, vendor, productName, implementationKind, supportContact, supportRole, provides, performs

A deployable or independently operating part of a software system.

Attributes: kind, technology

A logical software component with a defined responsibility.

Attributes: technology, version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, vendor, productName, implementationKind, criticality, supportContact, supportRole, provides, performs, partOf

A software interface through which functions or data are accessed.

Attributes: style, version, specificationUrl, visibility, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, interfaceKind, protocol, contractReference, owner, exposes

A logical store used by software, independent of a deployed storage instance.

Attributes: kind, version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, storeKind, owner, stores

An exchange of information between applications or software interfaces.

Attributes: pattern, protocol, frequency, version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, interactionPattern, triggerDescription, timeout, failureHandling, source, destination, uses, exchanges, repliesWith, transformsWith

A reusable software capability shared across services or organisations.

Attributes: kind, provider

A defined computation or decision procedure used by software.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, algorithmKind, definitionLanguage, definitionText, assumptions, preconditions, postconditions, determinism, nodes, entry

A decision point within an algorithm.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, readsPorts, writesPorts, usesParameters, question, expressionLanguage, explanation

A concrete software implementation of an algorithm.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, entryPoint, artifactVersion, sourceRevision, checksum, numericalBehaviour, randomnessPolicy

An individual action or calculation within an algorithm.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, readsPorts, writesPorts, usesParameters, stepKind, instruction, expressionLanguage, expression, invokesAlgorithm

Software behaviour grouped by its responsibility.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, behaviourKind, realises, automates, consumes, produces, usesAlgorithms, implementsRules

An access point exposing application behaviour.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, direction, contract, boundary1, boundary2

Software functionality offered to another component or user interface.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, serviceCategory, supports

A conversion from one data representation to another.

Attributes: mappingKind, mappingReference, lossiness, reads, writes

A mechanism connecting software participants for communication.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, channelKind, logicalAddress

A specification of the structure and meaning of a message.

Attributes: version, sourceReference, status, lifecycleState, purpose, messageKind, correlationKey, identityKey, payloadMode

A technology platform used to support software.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, purpose, category, comprises, provides, exposes

Platform or system software required by an application or artifact.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, softwareKind, vendor, productName, releaseVersion, license, productReference, supportEndDate, supportEvidence, provides, exposes

An application-facing boundary to a technology capability.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, direction, contract, boundary1, boundary2

A technology capability made available to software consumers.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, category, contractVersion, serviceDescription, limitations

A contract describing access to a technology service.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, accessStyle, contractReference, exposesServices, supportsProtocols

A protocol used to communicate with a technology capability.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, family, protocolVersion

A version-controlled location containing software source.

Attributes: url, defaultBranch, visibility, licenceSpdx, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, vcsKind, containsSourceFor

A sequence of activities used to build, verify or deliver software.

Attributes: tool, triggers, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, repositories, stages, entry

A particular step within a software delivery pipeline.

Attributes: kind, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, pipeline, stageKind, instructions, joinMode, suites, consumesArtifacts, producesArtifacts, publishesTo, approvalRole

A collection of tests providing software delivery evidence.

Attributes: kind, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, verificationKind, verifies

A produced software item such as a package, binary or image.

Attributes: kind, coordinates, digest, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, artifactKind, releaseVersion, immutableRevision, checksumAlgorithm, checksumValue, packages

A store or catalogue of produced software artifacts.

Attributes: url, version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, packageKinds, stores

An identified version of software prepared for delivery or use.

Attributes: version, releasedOn, status, releaseNotesUrl, declaredStatus, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, releaseVersion, releaseState, definitions, evidenceRuns, approvalRole, approvedAt, approvalEvidence

A recorded dependency between software or delivery items.

Attributes: version, licenceSpdx, supplier, packageCoordinates, requirementValue, requirementKind, artifact

An inventory of components contained in a software artifact or release.

Attributes: format, generatedAt, dependencies, artifacts, release

A reusable software library consumed by an implementation or component.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, language, vendor, releaseVersion, license, supportEndDate, supportEvidence

A framework providing structure and services for software implementation.

Attributes: category

A reusable definition describing how software is deployed.

Attributes: version, status, lifecycleState, sourceReference, disposition, format, artifacts

A named operating environment for deployed software.

Attributes: kind, dataClassification, region, horizonProfile, declaredKind, purpose

A group of runtime resources operated together.

Attributes: platform, version, region, horizonProfile, kind, externalReference, nodes, environments, controlSoftware

A runtime execution node, distinct from its physical equipment.

Attributes: kind, operatingSystem, cpu, memory, region, horizonProfile, computeKind, hostname, externalReference, runtimeSoftware, hostedBy, environments, subnets, physicalEquipment

A logical runtime scope used to organise or isolate workloads and resources.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, kind, identifier, cluster, environment, parentScope

A runtime unit of application execution.

Attributes: kind, replicas, cpuLimit, memoryLimit, region, horizonProfile, environment, instanceKind, externalRuntimeId, instantiates, runsOn, scope, persists

A record of placing a software version into a runtime context.

Attributes: deployedOn, strategy, status, region, horizonProfile, release, definition, environment, target, deploymentStrategy, instances, configurations, desiredReplicas, observedReplicas, replicaObservedAt, capturedReleaseId

An address or access point through which a runtime service is reached.

Attributes: address, protocol, exposure

A runtime network segment with a defined trust or access boundary.

Attributes: trustLevel, region, horizonProfile, zoneKind, purpose, environments

A network that connects runtime resources.

Attributes: cidr

A runtime capability operated as a managed service.

Attributes: kind, tier

A group of configuration values used by a runtime deployment.

Attributes: source, region, horizonProfile, of, version, configHash, definition

A model record describing a sensitive runtime credential or value.

Attributes: store, rotationPeriod

Structured runtime configuration represented as rows and values.

A network device represented in the runtime topology.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, deviceKind, implementationKind, externalReference, product, hostedBy, environments, zones, physicalEquipment

A deployed storage resource used by runtime workloads.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, storageKind, resourceIdentifier, externalReference, environments, allocatedFrom

A network subdivision used to organise runtime addresses.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, prefix, zone, routingDomain, vlanId, addressFamily

An organisation supplying hosting capacity or services.

Attributes: kind, jurisdiction, certifications

A hosting facility containing physical infrastructure.

Attributes: country, tier

A geographic hosting region offered by a cloud provider.

Attributes: country, availabilityZones

An agreement for hosting services or capacity.

Attributes: sla, startsOn, endsOn

Physical computing or networking equipment in a hosting context.

A physical site, room, rack or other location containing equipment.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, kind, parentLocation, code, country, locality, address, operatorName, externalReference, siteRole, capacityU

An agreement defining operational service-level commitments.

Attributes: availabilityPercent, responseTime, supportHours

A mechanism or definition for observing an operational condition.

Attributes: kind, tool, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, monitorKind, signal, query, observes, verifiesControls, serviceLevels

A condition that raises an operational alert.

Attributes: condition, severity, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, incidentSeverity, monitors, response

An operational procedure for handling a defined situation.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, externalReference, preconditions, procedure, verification, rollback, appliesTo

A policy defining backup coverage, scheduling and retention.

Attributes: frequency, retention, covers, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, method, backupSubjects, destination, runbook

A plan for restoring technical systems after a serious disruption.

Attributes: rto, rpo, lastTestedOn, covers, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, procedure, testOutcome, testedAt, restores, backupPolicies, runbooks, recoveryLocation

A recorded operational disruption and its handling.

Attributes: severity, startedAt, resolvedAt, reportedToCsirtAt, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, of, incidentSeverity, openedAt, closedAt, summary, status, affectedElements, detectedBy, responseRunbooks

A safeguard intended to reduce a security risk.

Attributes: frameworkReference, kind, status, region, horizonProfile, externalReference, controlKind, implementation, protects

A weakness that can expose software or infrastructure to harm.

Attributes: cveId, cvssScore, status

A schedule governing recurring operational activity.

Attributes: region, horizonProfile, externalReference, of, cronExpression, timezone, kind, cronDialect, windowStart, windowEnd, targets

A situation that could interrupt delivery of a public service.

Attributes: kind, likelihood, impact

An assessment of the effects of a service disruption.

Attributes: subject, impactTypes, restorationTier, technicalRecovery

An alternative way to deliver a service during disruption.

Attributes: activationCriteria, activatedBy, dataCaptureMethod, maxDuration, staffingNeeded, reconciliation, resources

A resource required to operate an alternative service procedure.

Attributes: kind, location, quantity

A procedure for bringing fallback activity back into normal records.

Attributes: deadline, validationSteps, responsibleRole

A plan for informing affected people and organisations during disruption.

Attributes: audiences, channels, messageTemplates

An activity that tests service continuity arrangements.

Attributes: heldOn, scenarioTested, result, lessonsLearned

A plan prioritising the restoration of public service delivery.

Attributes: disruption

A coordinated set of change activities pursuing shared outcomes.

Attributes: startsOn, endsOn, budget, currency

A bounded change initiative with planned responsibilities and outcomes.

Attributes: startsOn, endsOn, status, budget, currency

A significant planned or achieved point in an implementation effort.

Attributes: dueOn, status

A source or allocation of funding for an implementation effort.

Attributes: source, amount, currency, period

A recorded baseline, transition or target state of the architecture.

Attributes: kind, effectiveOn

A need or condition that an architecture element is expected to satisfy.

Attributes: kind, priority, status, version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, requirementKind, state, acceptanceCriteria, derivedFrom, refines, satisfiedBy

A restriction that limits possible architecture choices.

Attributes: source, version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, state, rationale, appliesTo, validFrom, validUntil

A recorded choice, its context, options and rationale.

Attributes: status, context, decision, consequences, version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, rationale, approvedBy, approvedAt, addresses, appliesTo, basedOn, respects, selectedOption, selects, state, supersedes

A proposition used in planning that needs confirmation or review.

Attributes: version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, state, rationale, reviewDate, appliesTo

An uncertainty that may affect architecture or service outcomes.

Attributes: likelihood, impact, treatment, owner

An assessment of how a subject meets specified obligations or requirements.

Attributes: subject, against, result, assessedOn, evidence

A jurisdiction or service coverage area, distinct from a hosting facility.

Attributes: level, nutsOrLauCode

A cross-cutting record supporting a claim, assessment or decision.

Attributes: version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, kind, reviewState, artifactReference, sourceVersion, producer, capturedAt, reviewedBy, reviewedAt, limitations, supports, challenges, documents

A recorded, scoped departure from a requirement or constraint.

Attributes: version, owner, sourceReferences, planningContext, state, deviatesFrom, scope, rationale, approvedBy, approvedAt, validFrom, expiresAt