Why can it be hard to explain the concept of content-derived identifiers and the ISCC
It is now almost eight years since we started work on the International Standard Content Code (ISCC). In a few weeks, it will become a global ISO standard. The ISCC is a unique identifier for digital media content. It uses specialised algorithms to create a code that...
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It is now almost eight years since we started work on the International Standard Content Code (ISCC). In a few weeks, it will become a global ISO standard. The ISCC is a unique identifier for digital media content. It uses specialised algorithms to create a code that can identify, track, and manage digital content like documents, images, audio, and video. Unlike traditional identifiers, the ISCC can also detect whether different content is similar to each other, making it useful for managing copyrights and finding related digital materials.
Over the years, I have found that it can be quite difficult to explain the concept of content-based identifiers in general and ISCC in particular to an audience in the cultural and creative industries. So instead of trying to explain ISCC all over again, in this post I wanted to create a better understanding of why it is so difficult to understand the concept of content-based identifiers and ISCC.