Jargon Watch
Tech Jargon
WCAG = Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. These are internationally recognised guidelines for making websites useful and accessible to all users. The guidelines are produced by the World Wide Web Consortium, or W3C.
IAM = Identity and Access Management. IAM policies and tools ensure that only authorised people can have access to certain data or technology resources.
Public Service Jargon
DSS = Digital Service Standards. A set of standards for public agencies’ digital services to meet the goal of delivering digital services that are seamless, easy to use, and relevant for citizens and businesses.
GDA = Government Data Architecture. It uses common data standards and formats to facilitate seamless, efficient data sharing across public agencies.
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SQL: Structured Query Language, a programming language used to communicate with a database, such as updating data or retrieving data from a database. Pronounced with its individual letters spelled out or “sequel”.