Timeliness

The delay to which the information correctly describes the phenomena being measured. Aspects of timeliness which should be addressed, where relevant, include:

  • the reference period (to which the data pertain)
  • the frequency with which data are provided
  • the frequency of publication of data
  • the agreed date for provision of initial data
  • the actual date at which all necessary data first became available
  • the intended first release of a publication/report
  • the actual first release of data from the collection
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