Entity - International Association for Human Resources Information Management

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“Any singular, identifiable and separate object. The term is used in a number of programming languages/concepts, database management and systems design. In relation to a database, an entity is a single person, place, or thing about which data can be stored. In data modeling (a first step in the creation of a database), an entity is some unit of data that can be classified and have stated relationships to other entities.”

Glossary: Decentralized Identifiers [DIDs]
Unique identifiers that are globally unique, persistent, and under the control of the entity or individual to whom they are assigned, enabling self-sovereign identity.
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Glossary: Authentication
The process of identifying an individual usually based on a username and password. Authentication merely ensures that the individual is who he or she claims to be, but says nothing about the access rights of the individual. The process of verifying the identity of an individual or entity to ensure authorized access and secure transactions.
Glossary: Centralized systems
Systems in which control and decision-making authority are concentrated in a central authority or entity.
Glossary: Project Management Office [PMO]
An organizational body or entity assigned various responsibilities related to the centralized and coordinated management of those projects under its domain. The responsibilities of a PMO can range from providing project management support functions to actually being responsible for the direct management of a project.

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