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A global community shaping trustworthy data sharing.

We are more than 190 organizations from industry, research, and the public sector who share a vision: a world where data providers retain control over their data while benefiting from trusted and fair partnerships. Together, we work to make this vision a reality through shared standards and a common understanding of how trusted data sharing should work.
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Who we are

IDSA is a non‑profit, member‑driven association. Our community develops the technical and governance foundations that make trusted and interoperable data sharing possible across industries and borders. Organizations of all kinds contribute their expertise to shape practical, globally relevant standards for data spaces.

Our members

International data spaces could never happen without the concerted collaboration of all members. Theyare IDSA, steering our steering committee, leading working groups and task forces, heading our communities and adoption initiatives and playing key roles in the organization itself.  

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What unites us

A commitment to trusted data sharing. Trust is the core of modern data collaboration. Across markets, transparency requirements are rising while organizations must maintain control over how their data is used. IDSA addresses this need by providing the standards and models that support decentralized data spaces where participants define and enforce their own policies, supported by shared, interoperable principles.

Our impcat

Trusted data sharing in real‑world initiatives. More than 200 data space initiatives across sectors build on IDSA concepts. The Data Spaces Radar provides a publicly accessible overview of these initiatives, their focus areas, and their level of maturity.

Board

IDSA’s secure, cross-sector solution for global data sharing is built not only on a strong technical foundation, but also on a rock-solid foundation of leadership, with an executive board of top business and science leaders drawn from multiple industries and perspectives.

Head office

International data spaces may be virtual, but IDSA’s head office is a real place where essential operations take place and where you can find your contact partners. We’re located at the TechnologieZentrum Dortmund.

Any questions? Contact us!

No website or brochure can replace a personal conversation about your goals and your topics. Our team is looking forward to your call!
Phone: +49 (0) 231 70096 – 501

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