Governance

data altruism

Voluntary sharing of data for public benefit.

Definitions (2)

A form of voluntary data sharing where individuals or organisations donate data for the common good (research, public policy, innovation), managed through designated data-altruism organisations and subject to specific governance and accountability rules to protect rights and ensure appropriate use.

Voluntary provision of data by individuals or organisations for objectives of general interest (e.g., research, public policy); organisations enabling data altruism may register and receive a trust‑mark subject to oversight and compliance with transparency and handling requirements.