Implementing information integrity technology - A feedback control system approach

Abstract

The paper begins with the question of a structure for integrity objective based on information Usefulness-Usability-Integrity paradigm suggesting criticality of Information Integrity for competitive advantage. If integrity researchers find it difficult to convince business managers of this criticality, it is because of want of a construct of an economic framework for Information Integrity. Thus the paper outlines an approach to cost-benefit analysis of Information Integrity to decide analytically on investing for improved, optimal integrity. This calls for quantifying intrinsic integrity attributes of accuracy, consistency and reliability. Towards this, the paper discusses the choice of information model for integrity improvement, followed by alternatives for quantification of integrity attributes and development of integrity profile and cumulative information integrity index as a means for demonstrating integrity improvement. This is followed by presentation of information integrity technology implementation steps within the framework of feedback control system approach. Finally, the paper details components of a platform to facilitate developing thus emerging information integrity technology as a software product.