In connection with the previous version published in 2012, Metadata schema for the management of the electronic (e-EMGDE) v2.0 it has been perfected the alignment of compulsory minimum metadata, including some new elements and sub-elements, improved the descriptions and considerations of use, to maintain their characteristics of extensibility and flexibility for implementation in different systems and to facilitate greater interoperability between different systems and throughout the life cycle of documents, completed with values and annexes
According to the Royal Decree 4/2010 , an outline of metadata is a tool that defines the incorporation and metadata management of content, context and structure of electronic documents throughout their life cycle.
Under the Norma Técnica de Interoperabilidad de Política de gestión de documentos electrónicos , Metadata schema for the management of the electronic (e-EMGDE) v2.0 this is of a general nature, applicable in areas of diverse nature and with varying degrees of complexity in the management of documents, and to select what margin specifically applicable in each entity.