International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) brings together around 200 organizations building a trusted and interoperable data economy based on data sovereignty.
Together, we define, specify and evolve the global standard for data spaces — enabling organizations to share data on a secure and sovereign fashion.
This repository acts as the main entry point for all IDSA activities on GitHub.
It connects you to the latest frameworks, specifications, and guidelines shaping data spaces.
If you are new to the IDSA GitHub, click here to join.
The IDSA documentation follows a clear value chain — from vision to implementation.
Each layer builds on the previous one to ensure consistency, quality, and usability.
| Level | Description | Repository / Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Vision & Principles | Strategic foundation for data sovereignty, trust, and interoperability. | Manifesto for IDS, Most Important Documents |
| Governance & Compliance | The IDSA Rulebook provides functional, technical, operational, and legal guidelines for building and managing data spaces. | IDSA Rulebook |
| Architecture & Standards | The IDS Reference Architecture Model (RAM) defines the conceptual and technical blueprint of trusted data spaces. | IDS RAM 5 (Members-only) Previous version: RAM 4.0 |
| Knowledge & Adoption | The IDS Knowledge Base and Data Space Body of Knowledge (DSBOK) translate standards into learning materials for IDSA-based trainings. | IDS Knowledge Base DSBOK (Members-only) |
🧩 Note: Some repositories are available to IDSA members only. Learn more about joining IDSA.
We welcome community participation in shaping IDSA’s specifications, documentation, and ecosystem.
Each repository includes its own CONTRIBUTING.md outlining contribution guidelines and review processes.
👉 Start by visiting the repository you want to contribute to and follow the steps described there.
If you are not yet part of the IDSA GitHub community, request access here.
The governance of IDSA assets and releases is described in the
Organizational Handbook (Members-only).
All open content here is shared under the CC-BY 4.0 License.
We follow the IDSA Code of Conduct to ensure a collaborative and inclusive community.