Governance First

• All participants agree to the principles in the EDT Charter of Trust, which include transparency, accountability, ethical conduct, and data custodianship.

• Data contributors maintain control over how their data is accessed, shared, or monetized.
  

Permissioned Access

Users (utilities, governments, researchers, tech innovators) request access to specific datasets.

• Access is granted based on data licensing, privacy requirements, and intended use.

• Some datasets are open; others require approvals or anonymization.
  

Interoperability, Not Centralization

• EDT enables data connections, not just uploads. We connect to source systems rather than hosting massive datasets.

• Contributors can share data via secure, cloud-based linkages.
  

Prototype-Driven Development

• A demonstration prototype is currently in development to model how data flows in and out of the trust.

• Initial focus: “How do we get data in and out—securely, ethically, and effectively?”

Legal Frameworks in Progress

• Legal agreements are being developed in collaboration with universities, utilities, and industry partners.

• Rules for access, aggregation, anonymization, and monetization are tailored to stakeholder type (e.g., research vs. commercial use).