The future is
#AccessNotCopies
The Data Collaboration Alliance is a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping the World's people and organizations get full control of their information.
We see control (e.g. through the elimination of copies) as the key to supporting meaningful data ownership and unlocking the transformative power of global Collaborative Intelligence.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
UNIVERSAL
CONTROL
We support technologies and design approaches that minimize data and eliminate copies in order to make universal control possible
UNIVERSAL
OWNERSHIP
We believe that control of data should be in the hands of its rightful owner (person or organization) or a temporary custodian that they appoint
UNIVERSAL
ACCESS
We support frictionless problem-solving driven by owner-defined, universally-enforced access grants, not complex contracts or meaningless consent
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Control is the foundation of Data Ownership and Collaborative Intelligence
WHAT WE DO
Community | Research Support | Infrastructure
 Node Zero CommunityOur community members collaborate on datasets, dashboards, and open tools in support of their sector and important causes. |  Node X ProgramOur free software program supports data-centric research teams at universities, nonprofits, and corporate for good programs |  Collaborative Intelligence NetworkWe're drafting a blueprint for a new global infrastructure for data and apps defined by control, ownership, and Collaborative Intelligence |
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IT'S YOUR DATA
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Joining the alliance offers organizations multiple opportunities to augment their brand, content, leadership, and training programs.
The combination of Data Collaboration and data ownership will define digital transformation for decades to come. I fully support the Data Collaboration Alliance in their efforts to accelerate that future.
Sylvie Veilleux
Ex-CIO, Dropbox and
DCA Advisor
We're talking about re-architecting the next wave of digital society, and we're going to need a lot of people to pitch in.
Mark Surman
Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation and DCA Advisor
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GLOBALIZED DATA REQUIRES GLOBAL STANDARDS
CXOs from all sectors are faced with the challenges of data fragmentation
The Data Collaboration Alliance supports Zero-Copy Integration, an emerging global standard that provides a framework for accelerating digital solution development while simultaneously increasing control and ownership of data.
DEVELOP DATA-CENTRIC SKILLS
We're developing a cirriculum that focuses on data ownership, data collaboration, and data-centric development. Free courses start early 2022.
THE CONTROL FLYWHEEL
Current approaches to data management and application design based on silos and copies represent a fundamental barrier to data ownership, governance, portability, auditability, deletion, and collaboration.
Our goal is to advance the technologies, protocols, and standards that will contribute to the establishment of a new global infrastructure defined by control, not chaos.
But how does this work?
Data minimization and the elimination of copies kickstarts the 'Control Flywheel'
The elimination of copies makes meaningful ownership possible via univeral access controls.
Greater efficiency stimulates demand for more projects powered by controlled data.
Outcomes
Data Ownership
Data Portability
Data Deletion
Next-gen Governance
Federated Problem-Solving
Increased IT capacity