Media Control GfK International is an enterprise which represents recording industry in Germany. The association provides all the information needed in the German music market and is the official presenter of weekly single, album, dance charts in Germany. Media Control has existed for almost 30 years and Die Deutschen Phonoverbände (German Phonographic industry) is responsible for certifying gold, platinum singles/albums in Germany.
Media Control has a subdivision called Chart-Radio.de through which one could observe the weekly charts, listen to a great variety of music as well as be able to download music.
The role of data mediacontrol, as part of resource management, is to ensure access to data media to the necessary extent and within a reasonable period of time.
Moreover, as part of data mediacontrol, proper handling and safe keeping of data media, their orderly use and transport and, finally, deletion and/or destruction of data media must be ensured.
In the event that data media are to be passed on internally, certain steps can be taken, such as the introduction of a receipt system, an collection entitlement procedure, keeping inventories concerning the location of data media.