# MultiSourceDataHandlingType (Complex Type)

### Namespace: http://midpoint.evolveum.com/xml/ns/public/common/common-3

How should be a multi-source item handled.

Item Summary
Name | Type | Multiplicity | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
defaultAuthoritativeSource | container ObjectTemplateMappingType | [0,1] | A mapping that takes existing identity data and provides a value for `identities/defaultAuthoritativeSource` property.

- ### Items

  - #### defaultAuthoritativeSource

    Flags: RAM,runtime

    Multiplicity: [0,1]

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    A mapping that takes existing identity data and provides a value for `identities/defaultAuthoritativeSource` property. It has a default strength of `strong`, and a default source of `identities/identity`.