Data Transfer Initiative

Overview

The Data Transfer Initiative (DTI) is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing data portability and interoperability among service providers. Central to its mission is the Data Transfer Project (DTP), which aims to enable users to directly transfer their data between participating providers, thereby moving beyond traditional download methods. The DTP is characterized by its open-source framework, which encourages broad participation and transparency among service providers. By reducing the infrastructure burden associated with data transfers, the initiative seeks to motivate providers to develop both export and import functionalities within their services. The technical foundation of the DTP includes various components such as data models, adapters, and security protocols, all designed to facilitate seamless service-to-service data transfers. Additionally, the DTI emphasizes the importance of data minimization, user notification, and secure data storage to ensure privacy and security in data handling. The organization continues to explore innovative use cases for data portability, aiming to foster a more interconnected data ecosystem.

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