Ministry of Science and ICT expands ‘Data Quality Certification’ to include unstructured data.

[Copyright Ministry of Science and ICT]

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, ‘[Digital Daily, Reporter Lee Geon-han] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 29th that it will expand the scope of data quality certification from structured data to unstructured data in order to promote the use of high-quality data essential for enhancing the reliability and performance of AI.’,
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, “Structured data refers to data with relatively clear structures such as tables and columns. Unstructured data refers to data in forms like images, photos, and text without a defined structure. Data quality certification evaluates and certifies data based on the error rate and level of quality management system according to the ‘Act on Promotion of Data Industries and Support for Data Utilization’, known as the Data Industry Law. The Ministry of Science and ICT designated the Korea Association of Information and Communication Technology, WizStone, and CIEAS as data quality certification organizations in July 2023, and started structured data quality certification in November of the same year.”,
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, ‘The introduction of new unstructured data and data management system quality certification is aimed at meeting the increasing industrial demands for data quality in the era of generative AI and the universalization of AI technologies across various industries such as autonomous driving. The detailed certification evaluation system was established through comprehensive discussions among data quality experts and certification organizations based on relevant international standards.’,
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, ‘The Ministry of Science and ICT is currently promoting the data quality certification support project to enhance the competitiveness of AI and data small and medium-sized enterprises and early mid-sized enterprises with growth potential. Companies interested in structured data, unstructured data, and data management system certification can apply for support (deadline upon budget exhaustion).’,
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, ‘Moreover, the Ministry of Science and ICT plans to distribute data quality certification guidelines at the end of the year to enhance understanding of data quality certification, which will contain quality certification indicators, evaluation methods, and preparation requirements for certification.’,
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, ‘Kim Kyung-man, the policy officer for AI-based policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, emphasized, “In the current era where AI is becoming prevalent across all sectors of society, high-quality data is a crucial asset for trustworthy AI,” and stated, “The Ministry of Science and ICT will continue to enhance the system and expand support to strengthen the competitiveness of companies promoting innovative new technologies and services based on data.”.’,
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