The RSSD ID is the primary identifier on the database. It is a unique, one-up number (with a check digit) that is assigned by the RSSD software when an entity is first added to the database. This identifier has no inherent attribute information, never changes, and is never reused. Each entity has one and only one ID_RSSD during its life cycle; this is essential for tracing an entity's existence and relationships and linking it to financial data.
While the entity may undergo major changes, for example, of charter type or establishment type, it will continue to have the same ID_RSSD. An entity ceases to exist when it is liquidated or permanently closed. Even after its existence is completely terminated, it will remain on the database with the same ID_RSSD.
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