Responses from member states on issues in TG Metadata Constraints applying to access and use Language neutral identifiers Coupled resources 13 Countries responded 2019-05-12

Constraints applying to access and use A Change implementation so it is done according to ISO B Keep existing implementation [ 3] Preference for approach A (but approach B would also be acceptable) [ 3] Strong preference for approach A (approach B should be avoided) = 6 [ 5] Preference for approach B (but approach A would also be acceptable) [ 1] Strong preference for approach B (approach A should be avoided) =6 2019-05-12

Language neutral identifiers ( 2) We strongly suggest using an Anchor element ( 5) We prefer using an Anchor element but could also accept current implementation using a free text field =7 ( 6) We prefer to keep current implementation but could also accept the change to a Anchor element (0) We strongly suggest keeping the element as a free text field =6 2019-05-12

Coupled resources ( 2) We strongly suggest make only the Unique Resource Identifier as mandatory (2) We prefer setting the Unique Resource Identifier as mandatory but could also accept the solution in existing technical guidelines. =5 (5) We prefer to keep solution in existing technical guidelines but could also accept the change to make the Unique Resource Identifier as mandatory (4) We strongly suggest keeping the solution in existing technical guidelines =9 2019-05-12