First collection date
The following information is applicable to data set specifications only.
Definition
First collection date is the date on which the collection of data for a particular data set specification was implemented for the first time.
Obligation
Optional completion.
Development rules
To specify the first collection date, select the relevant day, month and year from the drop down lists to indicate a fully formed date (i.e., 15 February 2006).
A data set specification should be approved as a standard on a date that is earlier than the date on which it is first collected.
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