Canonical Registry
Statement of Authority
The Canonical Registry is the only authoritative source for:
- UBKDS version status,
- canonical definitions,
- and governance rules.
If a version is not listed here, it is not a recognized UBKDS release.
Current Version
UBKDS v1.0 — Active
Status: Active
Summary: UBKDS v1.0 establishes the foundational standard, including:
- canonical terminology,
- the separation of Domain / Sensitivity / Lifecycle,
- and the governance posture required to preserve meaning.
Registry References
- Canonical Domains — 10 Primary Domains and 100 Sub-Domains
- Functional Subcodes — .0–.9 functional classifications
- RID Specification — Relational Identifier specification
Change Classification
UBKDS changes are classified to protect meaning and stability.
- Clarification
- Improves wording without changing meaning. Does not alter the structure of the standard.
- Amendment
- Adds or adjusts elements in a backward-compatible way. Extends the standard without breaking existing meaning.
- Revision
- Changes meaning, structure, or governance rules in a way that may affect compatibility. Requires a new major version.
Version Table
| Version | Status | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | Active | Major | Foundational release |
Citation Guidance
When referencing UBKDS in documents, training, tooling, or publications:
- Cite the version number.
- Cite UBKDS.org as the canonical source.
Recommended citation:
UBKDS v1.0 (UBKDS.org)
Machine-Readable Endpoints
The following JSON endpoints provide machine-readable canonical data:
/registry.json— Registry metadata/domains.json— Canonical domains/functions.json— Functional subcodes/rid.json— RID specification