# Check metadata downloaded from Data.gov

This FGDC conformance check verifies that vaild metadata was downloaded from Data.gov for the metadata record. See the [Data Sources FAQ](../gp-faq/geoplatform-data-sources.html) for more information on GeoPlatform's data sources.

## More Information

[FGDC Technical Guidance: Data.gov and The GeoPlatform Metadata Recommendations](https://www.fgdc.gov/technical-guidance/metadata/fgdc-technical-guidance-datagov-geoplatform-ngda.pdf)