5 Cross-Cutting Requirements

This section will highlight important requirements or describe any additional cross-cutting requirements that apply to this Building Block.

The Cross-cutting requirements described in this section are an extension (adds on) to the cross-cutting requirements defined in the architecture specification document.

5.1 Personal Data Privacy (REQUIRED)

• Safeguard personal data and share only as authorized.

• Adhere to GovStack architecture's privacy principles.

5.2 All transactions must be Audit Logged (RECOMMENDED)

• Log transactions with timestamps, user information, and affiliations.

• Protect logs from tampering.

• Comply with Govstack's data policy and audit logging rules.

5.3 Interoperability (REQUIRED)

• Align with OGC and ISO/TC 211 geospatial standards for data sharing.

• Seamlessly integrate with other GovStack components.

5.4 Exception Handling (REQUIRED):

• Implement effective mechanisms and procedures to handle exceptions and errors.

• Ensure that errors don't lead to system crashes or data loss.

5.5 Incorporation of Relevant Open GIS Standards and APIs (REQUIRED)

• OGC APIs
• OGC Schemas
• OGC Service Standards
• GDAL Documentation
• ISO/TC 211 - Geographic information/Geomatics