Re: [projectvrm] Data Ownership Question

I think there is a terminological / semantic issue here, Frank. Not a substantive one.

 

In the 'volunteered' information initiatives we are working on, the assumed starting point - the sine qua non - is 'value participation' for the individual.

 

We chose the word 'volunteered' to underline this point: it's entirely up to the individual whether or not they provide this information: it is entirely voluntary. If organisations want to access this data they will have to accept the individual's terms and conditions, including a clear benefit to the individual.

 

We've struggled long and hard to find a better word than 'volunteered' but so far, every other word seems to create worse problems. 

 

Any ideas?

 

Alan M