Re: [projectvrm] Data Ownership Question

["Adriana Lukas" < >]

The 'ownership' of data, whatever that means, is merely a starting
point. I might 'volunteer' information - to me that just means share
it on my own terms - but the point is the ability to establish and
maintain relationships. For that _I_ (others may not) need and want
the following 'functionality':

1. take charge of my data (content, relationships, transactions, knowledge),
2. arrange (analyse, manipulate, combine, mash-up) it according to my
needs and preferences and
3. share it on my own terms
4. whilst connected and networked on the web.

That's what I meant about turning the individual into a platform, etc etc.

This does not happen by creating a database or a data store, however
personal. Store implies passive and static, even with some sort of
distribution. The objective is equipping individuals with analytical
and other tools to help them understand themselves better and give
them an online spring board to relationships with others (in VRM
context this includes vendors).

Adriana

2008/8/27  
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 >:
> 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



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