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The SDMX Organisational Scheme is a container for the [[Data_Provider|Data Provider Scheme]], [[Agency_Scheme V10|Agency Scheme]] and [[Data_Consumer_ Scheme V10|Data Consumer Scheme]].

Organisations are used to define ownership of structures, or data, and can be used as a means to have privileged access to data.  Organisations include:

* Agencies:  An Agency is responsible for owning other structures in the Fusion Metadata Registry.  Each structure must be owned and maintained by an Agency.
* Data Providers: A Data Provider is responsible for loading data or registering the URL of where data can be obtained.

An Agency is responsible for setting up a Data Provider to provide data for any number of Dataflows.  This is achieved using a Provision Agreement.
Each Organisation may contain additional Contact Information, which can include details such as email address and telephone number.