The Manifesto defines the essential ideas behind data spaces. It says that data sharing must be secure, that data providers must stay in control, and that participants should act based on mutual trust. It describes how openness, transparency, and interoperability make collaboration possible across industries and borders. It’s not just about technology – it’s about creating a digital economy where organizations can share data without giving up their independence.
Common understanding of data sharing
The need for a manifesto has become impossible to ignore. Data is everywhere flowing between companies, sectors, and even continents. But without common standards, that flow is anything but smooth. Organizations worry about losing control over their data, about security breaches, about unfair competition. The manifesto addresses these concerns head-on. It provides a common understanding that makes collaboration not just possible, but practical.
So why now? Because the world isn’t waiting. Business models are changing. Innovation relies on data-sharing partnerships. And new regulations, like the European Data Act and the Data Governance Act, are raising the bar for data governance. Organizations can’t afford to sit back and hope for the best.
They need reliable frameworks now – before fragmented solutions start locking them into isolated systems. The manifesto is a proactive step, showing what responsible data sharing should look like before the pressure turns into problems.
Trust doesn’t just happen
The manifesto turns a complex challenge into something tangible. It shows that trusted data sharing isn’t a distant goal. It’s something we can build – right now, with clear rules, strong collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing things right.
For IDSA, the manifesto is a daily reference point. It gives a common language to technical developers, legal experts, and business leaders working together. The principles of the manifesto are always present. They don’t just sit on paper – they steer real-world action.
Because trust doesn’t just happen. It’s designed. And it starts with a shared understanding like the Manifesto for International Data Spaces.
