FsF-A1-02M Metadata is accessible through a standardized communication protocol

• Short Title: FsF-A1-02M Metadata is accessible through a standardized communication protocol
• Source Documnent: FAIRsFAIR Data Object Assessment Metrics
• Source Document Link: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4081213
• Publishing Organisation: FAIRsFAIR
• Date of Publication: 2020-10-12
• Topic: Machine-actionability, Access/ integration
• Keywords: metadata, access, protocol, API
• Addressed Stakeholders: data service providers
• Full Text: Given an identifier of a dataset, the metadata of the dataset should be retrievable using a standard communication protocol. Consider, for example, the application layer protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, SFTP and AtomPub. Avoid disseminating metadata using a proprietary protocol (e.g., Apple Filing Protocol).