Research projects
The Data Trusts Initiative is funding research projects at the intersection of theory and practice to understand how to operationalise data trusts. Explore our current portfolio here.
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Bridging theory and practice with use cases
What do use cases tell us about operational strategies for data trusts?
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Exploring data trusts in the health research context
How can the legal mechanisms provided by data trusts support research?
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Urban data trusts in theory and in practice
How might data trusts operate in cities and urban environments?
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Local data and placemaking in coastal communities
How can data trusts support civic engagement and environmental stewardship in local communities?
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Exploring the core concepts of a Civil Law data trust through the design of a Constituting Act
How can data trusts be created in civil law jurisdictions?
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Personal Data Accounts
What combination of technical and legal infrastructure can give individuals more control over data about them?