Embedding trust

The Data Commons needs to build high trust into its DNA. Since the main ingredient to encourage and sustain data reuse and integration is the level of trust that the community’s members feel in how their data will be used, then the Data Commons needs to build “trust-by-design” into all levels of ownership, protocol building, redress, technology, etc. Trust is the crucial test of the health of the community. Other principles follow from this basic requirement.