Other given name
ID:
DESH0019
Technical name:
otherGivenName
Jurisdiction:
Grouping:
Reporting obligations:
Part A
Classification:
N
USI transcript:
N
Definition
The middle part of an individual's full name. It is also referred to as the 'second name' or 'middle name'.
Context
An Other given name is used for addressing correspondence, when provided. Additionally, a de-identified version of a student's Other given name, together with family name and first given name where provided, is used to uniquely identify the individual in NCVER's data collection.
Guidelines
Leading/trailing spaces are not permitted.
Business Rules
| Rule ID | Business rules | Corrective actions | Jurisdiction | Grouping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRDE00015 | Other given name must not contain words 'deceased', 'N/A', 'NULL', 'do not mail', 'do not use', and it should not contain the characters '%', '@', '#', '$', or '*'. | The Other given name contains words and characters that are not permitted. Update the student's Other given name. If the student has no Other given name, leave this value empty. |
National | Student |
| BRDG00253 | Only one instance of Other given name must be reported against a student. | This rule will be triggered by the API validation service. Only one value will be retrieved. The SMS is required to supply this information. |
National | Student |
Technical Information
| Length | Type | Permitted value |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Alphanumeric | Not applicable |