Glossary

Data decentralization refers to distributing data storage and processing across multiple systems or locations, rather than relying on a single central repository. This approach enhances data accessibility, resilience, and compliance with regional regulations.

Source:  National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)  

The ability of different systems, applications, or organizations to exchange, interpret, and use data seamlessly, regardless of differences in format, structure, or platform. It ensures that data can flow and be understood across various systems, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

Source:  National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)

The right to control your own data, including deciding how it’s used, who can access it, and for how long, all outlined in a data contract. You have full control over when and how sharing is paused or interrupted

Source: Data Space Support Centre

A secure and trusted environment where data from different sources is shared, exchanged, and accessed by multiple parties. It enables collaboration, data interoperability, and innovation while ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and regulatory standards.

Source: Data Space Support Centre

The process of ensuring that data is consistent, structured, and formatted in a uniform way across different systems or platforms. This helps improve data interoperability, quality, and accuracy, making it easier to share, analyze, and integrate data from multiple sources.

Source: Data Space Support Centre

Digital ECosystem for Aerospace and DEfence. An international association designed to unite key players in aeronautics and space. Its mission is to develop and govern a collaborative digital ecosystem addressing industry challenges

A group of interconnected information technology resources that can function as a unit.

Source: TechTarget