Correctly identifying the CRS of the data is a good start.
Different Databases can, and do, adopt different CRS to store geo-referenced data. Use of EPSG codes can help but they and their associated parameters need to be correctly populated. Vendor applications need to be consistent in their approach to Geodesy - using the same nomenclature, parameters and maintaining audit trails for data that associate Geodetic Metadata and any changes made to this. The OGP GIGS JIP will be discussed and time given for discussion.
 

Short Bio:

As a global Geodetics Advisor within ExxonMobil, Richard Wylde works within the Upstream Global Data Services group. He is a Chartered Surveyor with 30+ years of industry experience in spatial data. He is a past divisional President of the RICS, former Chair of the UKOOA S&P committee and member of the OGP S&P committee (formerly the EPSG). He currently is involved in the revision of the old UKOOA and SEG P-format data exchange standards for release by the OGP.