IC-NTK.xsd

Intelligence Community Technical Specification XML Data Encoding Specification for Need-To-Know Metadata (NTK.XML)

Notices

Distribution Notice: This document has been approved for Public Release and is available for use without restriction.

Description

W3C XML Schema for the XML Data Encoding Specification for intelligence Need-To-Know metadata (NTK.XML).

Introduction

This XML Schema file is one component of the XML Data Encoding Specification (DES). Please see the document titled XML Data Encoding Specification For Need-To-Know Metadata for a complete description of the encoding as well as list of all components. It is envisioned that this schema or its components, as well as other parts of the DES may be overridden for localized implementations. Therefore, permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this XML Schema and the other parts of the DES for any purpose is hereby granted in perpetuity. Please reference the preceding two paragraphs in all copies or variations. The developers make no representation about the suitability of the schema or DES for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without expressed or implied warranty. If you modify this XML Schema in any way label your schema as a variant of NTK.XML. Please direct all questions, bug reports,or suggestions for changes to the points of contact identified in the document referenced above.

Implementation Notes

The document element for NTK is ntk:Access. However, the NTK schema is not a standalone construct; it should be imported into a parent XML schema.

Creators

Office of the Director of National Intelligence Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer