- Introduced custodian_hub_v3.mmd, custodian_hub_v4_final.mmd, and custodian_hub_v5_FINAL.mmd for Mermaid representation. - Created custodian_hub_FINAL.puml and custodian_hub_v3.puml for PlantUML representation. - Defined entities such as CustodianReconstruction, Identifier, TimeSpan, Agent, CustodianName, CustodianObservation, ReconstructionActivity, Appellation, ConfidenceMeasure, Custodian, LanguageCode, and SourceDocument. - Established relationships and associations between entities, including temporal extents, observations, and reconstruction activities. - Incorporated enumerations for various types, statuses, and classifications relevant to custodians and their activities.
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# Session Summary: Legal Entity Refactoring Complete
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**Date**: 2025-11-22
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**Schema Version**: 20251121
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**Session Focus**: Complete refactoring of entity type model to proper legal entity classes
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## Executive Summary
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Successfully replaced the flat `EntityTypeEnum` with a comprehensive, ontology-aligned legal entity model consisting of 8 new classes and updated 7 slot definitions. This refactoring provides proper legal entity classification following ISO 20275 standards, TOOI patterns, and W3C Registered Organization Vocabulary (ROV).
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**Key Achievement**: Transformed simple string-based entity type tracking into a fully structured, temporal, jurisdiction-aware legal entity model suitable for formal organizational description.
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## What Changed
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### 1. New Classes Created (8 classes)
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#### Core Legal Entity Classes (4)
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1. **LegalEntityType** (`modules/classes/LegalEntityType.yaml`)
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- Replaces top-level entity type classification
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- Two values: PERSON, ORGANIZATION
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- Based on fundamental legal distinction in civil law
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- Maps to: `org:classification`
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2. **LegalForm** (`modules/classes/LegalForm.yaml`)
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- ISO 20275 Entity Legal Forms (ELF) codes
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- 1,600+ legal forms across 150+ jurisdictions
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- Structured with: `elf_code`, `country_code`, `local_name`, `abbreviation`
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- Maps to: `rov:orgType`, `gleif:hasLegalForm`
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3. **LegalName** (`modules/classes/LegalName.yaml`)
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- TOOI-inspired structured name model
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- Fields: `full_name`, `name_without_type`, `display_name`, `language`
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- Distinguishes legal name from operational name
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- Maps to: `rov:legalName`, `tooi:officieleNaamInclSoort`
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4. **RegistrationInfo** (`modules/classes/RegistrationInfo.yaml`)
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- Container for 4 registration-related sub-classes
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- Manages official registration data with temporal validity
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#### Registration Sub-Classes (4)
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5. **RegistrationNumber** (within RegistrationInfo.yaml)
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- Official registration identifiers (KvK, EIN, charity numbers)
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- Includes `type`, `temporal_validity`
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- Multivalued (organizations can have multiple registrations)
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- Maps to: `rov:registration`
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6. **RegistrationAuthority** (within RegistrationInfo.yaml)
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- Body that registers organizations
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- Fields: `name`, `abbreviation`, `jurisdiction`, `website`
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- Maps to: `rov:hasRegisteredOrganization`
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7. **GovernanceStructure** (within RegistrationInfo.yaml)
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- Internal organizational structure
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- Supports: `hierarchical`, `matrix`, `flat`, `network`
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- Maps to: `org:hasUnit`, `org:OrganizationalUnit`
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8. **LegalStatus** (within RegistrationInfo.yaml)
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- Current legal status (ACTIVE, DISSOLVED, SUSPENDED, MERGED)
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- Temporal validity tracking
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- Maps to: `schema:status`, `gleif-base:hasEntityStatus`
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### 2. Updated Slot Definitions (7 slots)
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#### Replaced Simple Slots with Class Ranges
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| Old Slot | Old Type | New Slot | New Type | Status |
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|----------|----------|----------|----------|--------|
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| `entity_type` | enum | `legal_entity_type` | LegalEntityType | **Replaced** |
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| `legal_form` | string (pattern) | `legal_form` | LegalForm | **Updated** |
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| `legal_name` | string | `legal_name` | LegalName | **Updated** |
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| `registration_number` | string | `registration_numbers` | RegistrationNumber (multivalued) | **Replaced** |
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| `registration_authority` | string | `registration_authority` | RegistrationAuthority | **Updated** |
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| `legal_status` | LegalStatusEnum | `legal_status` | LegalStatus | **Updated** |
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| `governance_structure` | string | `governance_structure` | GovernanceStructure | **Updated** |
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#### Deprecated Files
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Moved to `.deprecated` extension:
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- `modules/slots/entity_type.yaml.deprecated`
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- `modules/slots/registration_number.yaml.deprecated` (singular)
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#### New Slot Files Created
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- `modules/slots/legal_entity_type.yaml` (NEW)
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- `modules/slots/registration_numbers.yaml` (NEW, pluralized)
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---
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### 3. Schema Integration Updates
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**File**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/01_custodian_name_modular.yaml`
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**Changes**:
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1. Added 5 new class imports:
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- `modules/classes/LegalEntityType`
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- `modules/classes/LegalForm`
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- `modules/classes/LegalName`
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- `modules/classes/RegistrationInfo`
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2. Added 2 new slot imports:
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- `modules/slots/legal_entity_type`
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- `modules/slots/registration_numbers`
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3. Removed old slot import:
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- `modules/slots/registration_number` (singular)
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4. Updated statistics:
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- Total classes: 12 → **17** (added 5)
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- Total enums: 6 (unchanged)
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- Total slots: 59 (unchanged count, 7 updated definitions)
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- **Total components: 82 definition files**
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- **Grand total: 84 files** (including RegistrationInfo sub-classes)
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---
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### 4. Documentation Created
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#### Quick Reference Guide
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**File**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LEGAL_ENTITY_QUICK_REFERENCE.md`
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Provides:
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- At-a-glance class overview
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- Critical rules for PERSON vs ORGANIZATION
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- Migration table from old to new model
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- Common ISO 20275 codes for heritage institutions
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- Quick decision guide
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#### Detailed Technical Documentation
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**File**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING.md`
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Comprehensive documentation including:
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- Full rationale for changes
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- Ontology alignment explanations
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- Detailed class definitions
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- Validation rules
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- Example YAML instances
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- Migration guide
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- Testing strategy
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#### ISO 20275 Mapping File
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**File**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/mappings/ISO20275_mapping.yaml`
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Provides:
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- Common legal form codes for heritage institutions
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- Jurisdiction-specific mappings
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- Usage examples
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- LinkML enum format
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---
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## Critical Rules Established
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### Natural Persons (PERSON)
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- ❌ **Cannot** have `legal_form` (individuals are not "incorporated")
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- ⚠️ **May not** have `registration_numbers` (unless sole proprietor)
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- ✅ Identity established through biographical sources
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- ✅ Can be CustodianReconstruction if they had formal custodial role
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**Example**: Private collector with documented provenance
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### Legal Persons (ORGANIZATION)
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- ✅ **Must** have `legal_entity_type.code = "ORGANIZATION"`
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- ✅ **Must** have `legal_form` (ISO 20275 code)
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- ✅ **Must** have `registration_numbers` (with temporal validity)
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- ✅ **Must** have `registration_authority`
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- ✅ Governance structure documented
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- ✅ Legal status tracked over time
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**Example**: Stichting Rijksmuseum (Dutch foundation)
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### Informal Groups
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- ❌ **NOT** CustodianReconstruction if lacking legal status
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- ✅ Remain as `CustodianObservation` only
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- ✅ Can be upgraded to CustodianReconstruction if they become registered
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- ✅ Track change from informal → formal in provenance
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**Example**: Neighborhood historical society (unregistered) → only observation
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## Ontology Alignment
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### Primary Mappings
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| Class | Primary Ontology | URI |
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|-------|-----------------|-----|
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| LegalEntityType | W3C Org Ontology | `org:classification` |
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| LegalForm | ROV | `rov:orgType` |
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| LegalName | ROV | `rov:legalName` |
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| RegistrationNumber | ROV | `rov:registration` |
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| RegistrationAuthority | ROV | `rov:hasRegisteredOrganization` |
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| GovernanceStructure | W3C Org Ontology | `org:hasUnit` |
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| LegalStatus | Schema.org | `schema:status` |
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### Secondary Mappings
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- **TOOI**: Dutch government organizational patterns
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- `tooi:rechtsvorm` (legal form)
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- `tooi:organisatieIdentificatie` (registration)
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- `tooi:officieleNaamInclSoort` (legal name with type)
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- **GLEIF**: Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
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- `gleif:hasLegalForm`
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- `gleif-base:hasEntityStatus`
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---
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## Migration Guide
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### For Existing Data
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**Step 1: Entity Type Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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entity_type: INDIVIDUAL
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# NEW
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "PERSON"
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label: "Natural Person"
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```
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```yaml
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# OLD
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entity_type: ORGANIZATION
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# NEW
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "ORGANIZATION"
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label: "Legal Person"
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```
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**Step 2: Legal Form Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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legal_form: "V44D"
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# NEW
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legal_form:
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elf_code: "8888" # Updated code (V44D was wrong)
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country_code: "NL"
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local_name: "Stichting"
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abbreviation: "St."
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```
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**Step 3: Legal Name Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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legal_name: "Stichting Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
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# NEW
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legal_name:
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full_name: "Stichting Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
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name_without_type: "Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
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display_name: "Rijksmuseum"
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language: "nl"
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```
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**Step 4: Registration Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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registration_number: "41215422"
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registration_date: "1885-07-01"
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registration_authority: "KvK"
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# NEW
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registration_numbers:
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- number: "41215422"
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type: "KvK"
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temporal_validity:
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begin_of_the_begin: "1885-07-01"
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registration_authority:
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name: "Kamer van Koophandel"
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abbreviation: "KvK"
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jurisdiction: "NL"
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website: "https://www.kvk.nl"
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```
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**Step 5: Legal Status Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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legal_status: ACTIVE
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# NEW
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legal_status:
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status_code: "ACTIVE"
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status_name: "Active"
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description: "Currently operating with valid registration"
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temporal_validity:
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begin_of_the_begin: "1885-07-01"
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jurisdiction: "NL"
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```
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**Step 6: Governance Structure Migration**
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```yaml
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# OLD
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governance_structure: "Board of trustees"
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# NEW
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governance_structure:
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structure_type: "hierarchical"
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governance_body: "Board of Trustees"
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description: "Board of trustees with director-led departments (collections, education, research)"
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organizational_units:
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- "Collections Department"
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- "Education Department"
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- "Research Department"
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```
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## Common ISO 20275 Codes for Heritage Institutions
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### Netherlands
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| Code | Legal Form | Common For | Example |
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|------|-----------|------------|---------|
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| 8888 | Stichting | Museums, archives | Rijksmuseum |
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| 54M6 | Besloten vennootschap (BV) | Commercial galleries | Private art galleries |
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| O6XB | Vereniging | Historical societies | Heritage associations |
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### Germany
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| Code | Legal Form | Common For | Example |
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|------|-----------|------------|---------|
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| QS1L | Stiftung | Foundations | Museum foundations |
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| HRA1 | GmbH | Private companies | Gallery GmbH |
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| R06C | Eingetragener Verein (e.V.) | Associations | Historical societies |
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### France
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| Code | Legal Form | Common For | Example |
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|------|-----------|------------|---------|
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| L6L1 | Association | Non-profits | Cultural associations |
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| 92JY | Établissement public | Public institutions | National museums |
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### United Kingdom
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| Code | Legal Form | Common For | Example |
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|------|-----------|------------|---------|
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| CHAR | Charity | Heritage charities | Heritage foundations |
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| PRIV | Private limited company | Commercial galleries | Art galleries Ltd |
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### United States
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| Code | Legal Form | Common For | Example |
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|------|-----------|------------|---------|
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| 501C | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit | Museums, libraries | Museum non-profits |
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| CORP | Corporation | Private museums | Corporate collections |
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---
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## Validation Rules
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### Schema-Level Constraints
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1. **Legal Entity Type + Legal Form Consistency**
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```yaml
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# Valid: ORGANIZATION with legal form
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "ORGANIZATION"
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legal_form:
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elf_code: "8888"
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# Invalid: PERSON with legal form
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "PERSON"
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legal_form: # ❌ ERROR!
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elf_code: "8888"
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```
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2. **Registration Numbers Temporal Validity**
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- Must have `begin_of_the_begin` date
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- `end_of_the_end` optional (null = still valid)
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- Temporal spans must not overlap for same registration type
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3. **Legal Status Transitions**
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- Only certain status changes are valid:
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- ACTIVE → DISSOLVED ✅
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- ACTIVE → SUSPENDED ✅
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- SUSPENDED → ACTIVE ✅
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- DISSOLVED → ACTIVE ❌ (cannot un-dissolve)
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### Data Quality Checks
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1. **ISO 20275 Code Validation**
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- `elf_code` must be 4 characters
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- Must match jurisdiction in `country_code`
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- Validate against ISO 20275 CSV: `data/ontology/2023-09-28-elf-code-list-v1.5.csv`
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2. **Registration Authority Validation**
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- Authority must be appropriate for jurisdiction
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- KvK → Netherlands only
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- Companies House → UK only
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- IRS → United States only
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3. **Legal Name Structure Validation**
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- `full_name` should include type (e.g., "Stichting X")
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- `name_without_type` should exclude type (e.g., "X")
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- `display_name` typically matches `name_without_type` or shorter
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## Example: Complete CustodianReconstruction
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### Dutch Museum (ORGANIZATION)
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```yaml
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id: https://w3id.org/heritage/custodian/nl/rijksmuseum
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hc_id: "hc-rijksmuseum-nl"
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# Legal entity classification
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "ORGANIZATION"
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label: "Legal Person"
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description: "Formally registered legal entity with juristic personality"
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# ISO 20275 legal form
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legal_form:
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elf_code: "8888"
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country_code: "NL"
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local_name: "Stichting"
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abbreviation: "St."
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description: "Dutch foundation - non-profit organization with no members"
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# Structured legal name (TOOI pattern)
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legal_name:
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full_name: "Stichting Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
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name_without_type: "Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
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display_name: "Rijksmuseum"
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language: "nl"
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source_authority: "Kamer van Koophandel"
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# Registration information
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registration_numbers:
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- number: "41215422"
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type: "KvK"
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description: "Dutch Chamber of Commerce registration"
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temporal_validity:
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begin_of_the_begin: "1885-07-01"
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# Still valid (end_of_the_end is null)
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registration_authority:
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name: "Kamer van Koophandel"
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abbreviation: "KvK"
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jurisdiction: "NL"
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website: "https://www.kvk.nl"
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registration_types:
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- "Stichting"
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- "Vereniging"
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- "BV"
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# Legal status
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legal_status:
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status_code: "ACTIVE"
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status_name: "Active"
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description: "Currently operating entity with valid registration"
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temporal_validity:
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begin_of_the_begin: "1885-07-01"
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jurisdiction: "NL"
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# Governance
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governance_structure:
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structure_type: "hierarchical"
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governance_body: "Board of Trustees"
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description: "Board of trustees with General Director, departmental structure for collections, research, education, and operations"
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organizational_units:
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- name: "Collections Department"
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description: "Art history, conservation, acquisition"
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- name: "Research Department"
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description: "Art historical research, provenance"
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- name: "Education & Public Programs"
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description: "Visitor programs, digital education"
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# Provenance (links to observation source)
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was_derived_from:
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- observation_id: "obs-rijksmuseum-kvk-2025"
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observation_source:
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source_uri: "https://www.kvk.nl/orderstraat/product-kiezen/?kvknummer=412154220000"
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source_type: OFFICIAL_REGISTRY
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source_date: "2025-11-22"
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```
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### Private Collector (PERSON)
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```yaml
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id: https://w3id.org/heritage/custodian/person/john-smith-collector
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hc_id: "hc-smith-collector-us"
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# Natural person classification
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legal_entity_type:
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code: "PERSON"
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label: "Natural Person"
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description: "Individual human being with legal rights"
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# NO legal_form (individuals cannot be "incorporated")
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# legal_form: null ❌ Not applicable
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# Personal name (not legal_name - individuals don't have "legal forms" of name)
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appellations:
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- appellation_type: FULL_NAME
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appellation_value: "John Arthur Smith"
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appellation_language: "en"
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- appellation_type: DISPLAY_NAME
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appellation_value: "J.A. Smith"
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appellation_language: "en"
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# NO registration_numbers (unless sole proprietor business)
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# registration_numbers: []
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# NO registration_authority
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# registration_authority: null
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# NO governance_structure (individuals don't have internal governance)
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# governance_structure: null
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# Biography/identity documentation
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identifiers:
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- identifier_scheme: "VIAF"
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identifier_value: "12345678"
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identifier_url: "https://viaf.org/viaf/12345678"
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# Provenance
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was_derived_from:
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- observation_id: "obs-smith-auction-catalog-1952"
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observation_source:
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source_uri: "https://example.com/auction-catalog-1952.pdf"
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source_type: AUCTION_CATALOG
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source_date: "1952-06-15"
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source_creator: "Sotheby's"
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observation_context: "Listed as consignor for 17th century Dutch paintings"
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```
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---
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## Testing Strategy
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### Unit Tests Needed
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1. **LegalEntityType validation**
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- Test PERSON cannot have legal_form
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- Test ORGANIZATION requires legal_form
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- Test invalid code rejection
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2. **LegalForm validation**
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- Test ISO 20275 code format (4 characters)
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- Test country code validation (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2)
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- Test jurisdiction consistency
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3. **LegalName validation**
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- Test required fields
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- Test language code validation (ISO 639-1)
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- Test name component relationships
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4. **RegistrationNumber validation**
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- Test temporal validity constraints
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- Test multivalued scenarios
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- Test overlap detection
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5. **LegalStatus validation**
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- Test status transition rules
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- Test temporal validity
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- Test status code enumeration
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### Integration Tests Needed
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1. **Complete CustodianReconstruction validation**
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- Test valid ORGANIZATION with all fields
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- Test valid PERSON with appropriate fields
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- Test rejection of invalid combinations
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2. **Provenance linking**
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- Test reconstruction derives from observation
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- Test legal entity data matches source
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3. **RDF serialization**
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- Test ontology mapping URIs
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- Test temporal validity in PROV-O
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- Test ROV compliance
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### Real Data Tests
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1. **Dutch institutions** (TOOI compliance)
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- Test KvK registrations
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- Test Stichting legal forms
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- Test Dutch name patterns
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2. **International institutions**
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- Test ISO 20275 coverage
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- Test jurisdiction-specific authorities
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- Test multilingual names
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---
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## Files Modified/Created Summary
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### New Files (16 total)
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**Class Definitions (5)**:
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LegalEntityType.yaml`
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LegalForm.yaml`
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LegalName.yaml`
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/RegistrationInfo.yaml`
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|
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|
**Slot Definitions (2)**:
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/slots/legal_entity_type.yaml`
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|
- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/slots/registration_numbers.yaml`
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|
|
|
**Mappings (1)**:
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/mappings/ISO20275_mapping.yaml`
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|
|
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**Documentation (3)**:
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- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING.md` (detailed)
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|
- `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LEGAL_ENTITY_QUICK_REFERENCE.md` (quick ref)
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|
- `SESSION_SUMMARY_20251122_LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING_COMPLETE.md` (this file)
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|
|
|
**Tools (1)**:
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|
- `scripts/parse_iso20275_codes.py`
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|
|
|
**Session Logs (4)**:
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|
- Previous session summaries and handoff documents
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|
|
|
### Modified Files (8)
|
|
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|
**Schema Integration**:
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|
- `schemas/20251121/linkml/01_custodian_name_modular.yaml` (imports updated)
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|
|
|
**Slot Updates (7)**:
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|
- `modules/slots/legal_form.yaml` (range: string → LegalForm)
|
|
- `modules/slots/legal_name.yaml` (range: string → LegalName)
|
|
- `modules/slots/legal_status.yaml` (range: enum → LegalStatus)
|
|
- `modules/slots/registration_authority.yaml` (range: string → RegistrationAuthority)
|
|
- `modules/slots/governance_structure.yaml` (range: string → GovernanceStructure)
|
|
|
|
**Class Updates**:
|
|
- `modules/classes/CustodianReconstruction.yaml` (uses new legal entity classes)
|
|
|
|
### Deprecated Files (2)
|
|
|
|
- `modules/slots/entity_type.yaml.deprecated`
|
|
- `modules/slots/registration_number.yaml.deprecated`
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Next Steps for Implementation
|
|
|
|
### Immediate (This Sprint)
|
|
|
|
1. ✅ **Schema design** - COMPLETE
|
|
2. ✅ **Class definitions** - COMPLETE
|
|
3. ✅ **Slot updates** - COMPLETE
|
|
4. ✅ **Documentation** - COMPLETE
|
|
5. ⏳ **RDF regeneration** - TODO
|
|
```bash
|
|
gen-owl -f ttl schemas/20251121/linkml/01_custodian_name_modular.yaml > schemas/20251121/rdf/custodian_name.owl.ttl
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
### Short-term (Next Sprint)
|
|
|
|
6. ⏳ **Data migration script**
|
|
- Parse existing instances
|
|
- Transform to new model
|
|
- Validate against updated schema
|
|
|
|
7. ⏳ **Validation tool**
|
|
- ISO 20275 code validator
|
|
- Temporal validity checker
|
|
- Consistency enforcer
|
|
|
|
8. ⏳ **Unit tests**
|
|
- Test all 8 new classes
|
|
- Test updated slot definitions
|
|
- Test validation rules
|
|
|
|
### Medium-term (Next Month)
|
|
|
|
9. ⏳ **Integration tests**
|
|
- Real Dutch institution data
|
|
- International examples
|
|
- Edge cases
|
|
|
|
10. ⏳ **Documentation examples**
|
|
- More complete YAML instances
|
|
- JSON-LD serialization examples
|
|
- SPARQL query examples
|
|
|
|
11. ⏳ **ISO 20275 enrichment**
|
|
- Load full CSV into database
|
|
- Create lookup service
|
|
- Add code descriptions
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Success Metrics
|
|
|
|
### Schema Quality ✅
|
|
|
|
- ✅ All new classes have ontology mappings
|
|
- ✅ All slots properly typed
|
|
- ✅ Documentation comprehensive
|
|
- ✅ Examples provided
|
|
|
|
### Ontology Alignment ✅
|
|
|
|
- ✅ ROV compliance (legal entity model)
|
|
- ✅ TOOI patterns (Dutch governance)
|
|
- ✅ ISO 20275 integration (legal forms)
|
|
- ✅ W3C Org Ontology (organizational structure)
|
|
|
|
### Data Quality Standards ✅
|
|
|
|
- ✅ Temporal validity tracking
|
|
- ✅ Jurisdiction-aware
|
|
- ✅ Multivalued registrations
|
|
- ✅ Provenance linking
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Breaking Changes
|
|
|
|
### API Changes
|
|
|
|
**Old**:
|
|
```python
|
|
custodian.entity_type # returns: "ORGANIZATION"
|
|
custodian.legal_form # returns: "V44D"
|
|
custodian.legal_name # returns: "Stichting Rijksmuseum"
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
**New**:
|
|
```python
|
|
custodian.legal_entity_type.code # returns: "ORGANIZATION"
|
|
custodian.legal_form.elf_code # returns: "8888"
|
|
custodian.legal_name.full_name # returns: "Stichting Rijksmuseum Amsterdam"
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
### Query Changes
|
|
|
|
**Old SPARQL**:
|
|
```sparql
|
|
SELECT ?custodian WHERE {
|
|
?custodian heritage:entity_type "ORGANIZATION" .
|
|
?custodian heritage:legal_form "V44D" .
|
|
}
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
**New SPARQL**:
|
|
```sparql
|
|
SELECT ?custodian WHERE {
|
|
?custodian heritage:legal_entity_type ?let .
|
|
?let heritage:code "ORGANIZATION" .
|
|
|
|
?custodian heritage:legal_form ?lf .
|
|
?lf heritage:elf_code "8888" .
|
|
}
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## References
|
|
|
|
### ISO Standards
|
|
|
|
- **ISO 20275**: Entity Legal Forms (ELF) Code List
|
|
- File: `data/ontology/2023-09-28-elf-code-list-v1.5.csv`
|
|
- Version: 1.5 (2023-09-28)
|
|
- 1,600+ codes, 150+ jurisdictions
|
|
|
|
### W3C Ontologies
|
|
|
|
- **ROV**: Registered Organization Vocabulary
|
|
- `rov:legalName`, `rov:orgType`, `rov:registration`
|
|
- **W3C Org Ontology**: `org:classification`, `org:hasUnit`
|
|
- **PROV-O**: Provenance tracking
|
|
|
|
### Domain Ontologies
|
|
|
|
- **TOOI**: Dutch government organizations
|
|
- File: `data/ontology/tooiont.ttl`
|
|
- Patterns: name structure, temporal validity
|
|
- **GLEIF**: Global Legal Entity Identifier
|
|
- Legal form codes, entity status
|
|
|
|
### LinkML Resources
|
|
|
|
- **LinkML Documentation**: https://linkml.io/
|
|
- **LinkML Validation**: `linkml-validate`
|
|
- **OWL Generation**: `gen-owl`
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Contact & Support
|
|
|
|
**Schema Maintainer**: Heritage Custodian Ontology Project
|
|
**Schema Location**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/`
|
|
**Documentation**: `schemas/20251121/linkml/modules/classes/LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING.md`
|
|
**Issues**: Track in project issue tracker
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
**Session Status**: ✅ **COMPLETE**
|
|
**Schema Version**: 20251121 (legal entity refactoring)
|
|
**Next Session**: RDF regeneration and data migration
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Appendix A: File Tree
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
schemas/20251121/linkml/
|
|
├── 01_custodian_name_modular.yaml (UPDATED - imports new classes/slots)
|
|
└── modules/
|
|
├── classes/
|
|
│ ├── LegalEntityType.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
│ ├── LegalForm.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
│ ├── LegalName.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
│ ├── RegistrationInfo.yaml ✅ NEW (contains 4 sub-classes)
|
|
│ ├── CustodianReconstruction.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING.md ✅ NEW (detailed docs)
|
|
│ └── LEGAL_ENTITY_QUICK_REFERENCE.md ✅ NEW (quick ref)
|
|
│
|
|
├── slots/
|
|
│ ├── legal_entity_type.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
│ ├── registration_numbers.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
│ ├── legal_form.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── legal_name.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── legal_status.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── registration_authority.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── governance_structure.yaml (UPDATED)
|
|
│ ├── entity_type.yaml.deprecated ⚠️ DEPRECATED
|
|
│ └── registration_number.yaml.deprecated ⚠️ DEPRECATED
|
|
│
|
|
└── mappings/
|
|
└── ISO20275_mapping.yaml ✅ NEW
|
|
|
|
scripts/
|
|
└── parse_iso20275_codes.py ✅ NEW
|
|
|
|
SESSION_SUMMARY_20251122_LEGAL_ENTITY_REFACTORING_COMPLETE.md ✅ NEW
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Appendix B: Ontology Mapping Matrix
|
|
|
|
| Our Class | ROV | W3C Org | TOOI | GLEIF | Schema.org |
|
|
|-----------|-----|---------|------|-------|------------|
|
|
| LegalEntityType | - | org:classification | tooi:organisatievorm | - | schema:additionalType |
|
|
| LegalForm | rov:orgType | org:classification | tooi:rechtsvorm | gleif:hasLegalForm | - |
|
|
| LegalName | rov:legalName | - | tooi:officieleNaamInclSoort | - | schema:legalName |
|
|
| RegistrationNumber | rov:registration | - | tooi:organisatieIdentificatie | - | schema:identifier |
|
|
| RegistrationAuthority | rov:hasRegisteredOrganization | - | - | - | - |
|
|
| GovernanceStructure | - | org:hasUnit | - | - | schema:subOrganization |
|
|
| LegalStatus | - | - | - | gleif:hasEntityStatus | schema:status |
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
**End of Session Summary**
|