TRUST principles for data repositories
CIOOS is committed to working respectfully with Indigenous communities and their ocean data
CIOOS is striving to adhere to the First Nations Principles of TRUST
The TRUST Principles are a set of guidelines to demonstrate the repository is trustworthy of appropriately managing the data they hold. The TRUST Principles provide a common framework to facilitate discussion and implementation of best practices in digital preservation.
The TRUST principles for digital repositories include:
Transparency
To be transparent about specific repository services and data holdings that are verifiable by publicly accessible evidence.
Responsibility
To be responsible for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of data holdings and for the reliability and persistence of its service.
User Focus
To ensure that the data management norms and expectations of target user communities are met.
Sustainability
To sustain services and preserve data holdings for the long-term.
Technology
To provide infrastructure and capabilities to support secure, persistent and reliable services.
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