Who creates global standards for data spaces? You do!

Working Group Architecture

The working group Architecture aims to develop a business, security, data & service and software architecture. It’s also responsible for standardizing the main software component, the IDS Connector, as well as embracing existing standards and corresponding initiatives. Finally, the Architecture group is incubating the IDSA Developers Community to help IDSA architecture and technologies mature and foster their acceptance.

• Dataspace Protocol alignment: Every two weeks, IDSA members meet to align on the Dataspace Protocol, developed with the Eclipse Dataspace Working Group (EDWG). The sessions cover updates, issues, and requests related to secure data sharing through structured metadata.

• IDS Reference Architecture Model 5.0 development: The IDS-RAM is being adapted for use across industries. Biweekly calls review progress and discuss updates based on GitHub issues, with ad-hoc workshops on specific topics like Trust and Observability when needed.

• Standardization coordination: IDSA members and experts work together to standardize the IDS Connector and other components to ensure IDS delivers on its value proposition.

The goal of the Sub-working Group Personal Data and IDS is to unravel the intricate relationship between the IDS standard and personal data sharing. This sub-working group focuses on exploring and understanding how personal data can be securely integrated within the IDS ecosystem, emphasizing the pivotal role that individuals play in this convergence.

• IT Architecture development and analysis experts
• Colleagues who know about their company’s IT infrastructure, software and systems
• Experts in developing software, apps or other components

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Working Group Rulebook

The IDSA Rulebook serves multiple purposes that are instrumental in shaping how sovereign data sharing in data spaces work. At its core, it provides a clear understanding of mandatory rules and optional guidelines, encompassing functional, technical, operational, and legal dimensions for data sharing. This governance framework lays down guidelines for common service functionalities, defining processes, and outlining specific roles and services within data spaces.

Activities of the working group

The IDSA Rulebook working group is responsible for creating and maintaining the IDSA Rulebook, which addresses all relevant aspects of secure, fair, and trustworthy cross-organizational data sharing. This encompasses data spaces within specific sectors as well as across various industries.

The working group takes the lead in discussing mandatory and optional elements within data spaces and continually improves guidelines concerning their development and operation. This is done through close collaboration with other IDSA Working Groups and Task Forces.

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Contribute to the development and enhancement of the IDS Rulebook. Your expertise and insights can make a significant impact on creating guidelines that foster innovation, collaboration, and compliance in data spaces.

Your feedback on the IDSA Rulebook

Your voice counts! Help us to make the IDSA Rulebook better by giving us your feedback. 

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Working Group Certification

The Working Group Certification creates and maintains the IDS certification process. The IDS Reference Architecture Model (IDS-RAM) outlines essential components and requirements for data spaces, ensuring interoperability and standardization across diverse implementations. IDS-RAM specifies key components like data connectors, data models, and governance guidelines. IDS Certification, as defined in IDS-RAM, ensures compliance with these specifications, safeguarding data sovereignty for all data space participants.

Activities of the Working Group

The Working Group Certification develops certification requirements and strategies. It creates and maintains the IDSA certification process as an important aspect of building trust among participants in data spaces. This includes certifying operational environments and core components, defining roles and developing evaluation methods used during certification.

Who should join?

• Experts in certification processes
• Colleagues who know about certification activities in your company
• Colleagues who are interested in International Data Spaces certification

Sub-working Group Testbed

​The Sub-working Group Testbed develops and maintains the IDS Reference Testbed. This includes integrating new components, upgrading them to higher versions, fixing issues and documenting the installation process. Moreover, the Sub Working Group is responsible for the IDS Reference Testbed roadmap.

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Working Group Training

The IDSA Working Group Training is dedicated to establishing and upholding a professional certification program that aligns closely with the goals of IDSA and caters to the specific requirements within the IDS framework. Its core objective is to create a robust training initiative that disseminates knowledge and skills effectively, promoting comprehensive understanding and proficient implementation of IDS principles. This program is designed to accommodate various learning styles and levels of expertise, striking a balance between depth and accessibility, while continuously updating to reflect evolving IDS standards, ensuring the success of the overall initiative.

The structure of the Working Group Training adheres closely to the guidelines outlined in the organizational handbook of IDSA, ensuring alignment with these requirements throughout its developmental stages.

Activities of the Working Group

• Developing and implement a Professional Certification Program about data spaces in variety of aspects: technical, operational, functional and business.
• Ensuring that the Certification Program aligns with the IDS framework and core documents
• Creating an IDS Body of Knowledge underpinning the Certification Program and laying down essential information to develop trainings.
• Compiling, organizing, and documenting essential knowledge and best practices related to the IDS framework.
• Organizing internal and external Collaboration and Expansion about training in the Association

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