Person algorithm
For Person parties, the name of the comparison function algorithm is mdmsperson.
Out of the box, the Person function is configured as follows:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The match score is based on the best match across
any of the name attributes. For example, if the Legal Name from record
one exactly matches the Alias Name from record two, the score from
that comparison will be used for the Name score. Exotic name tokens will score higher than common tokens. For example, a match of Xavier Q. Public will score higher than a match of John Doe. |
| Person Address and Phone (Combined) | The match score is based on the best match across any of the person address attributes, combined with the best match across any of the person phone attributes. For example, if comparing a person's primary residence and home phone number with another person's temporary residence and their mobile phone yields the highest match score, then those attributes will be used. |
| Business Address and Business Phone (Combined) | The match score is based on the comparison of the business addresses and business phone numbers between two person records. Partial scores may be given for non-exact matches or for situations where either a business address or business phone number is not available. |
| Birth Date | A straightforward comparison of birth dates between two person records. Partial scores may be given for non-exact matches. |
| Social Security Number | A straightforward comparison of one person’s Social Security Number (SSN) with another person’s SSN. Unlike with the MDM Classic Matching Engine, SSN numbers that differ by only one or two digits will still add to the match score, although less than a perfect match would. |
| Social Insurance Number | A straightforward comparison of one person’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) with another person’s SIN. Unlike with the MDM Classic Matching Engine, SIN numbers that differ by only one or two digits will still add to the match score, although less than a perfect match would. |
| Gender | A simple match or no match comparison, since there cannot be partial matches. |