The World Data Foundation is dedicated to establishing and promoting global standards for data integrity, fostering transparency, and building institutional trust in an increasingly data-driven world. We work across borders and sectors to ensure that data serves humanity with accuracy, accountability, and purpose.
Developing universal frameworks and benchmarks that ensure data quality and interoperability across nations and industries.
Championing accuracy, consistency, and reliability in data collection, processing, and reporting worldwide.
Building confidence in organizations and systems through transparent data practices, certification, and governance.
The foundational principles that guide our work and shape our impact across the global data ecosystem.
Establishing policies, procedures, and responsibilities that ensure the effective management and utilization of data assets across organizations.
Implementing verification mechanisms, auditing protocols, and quality controls that guarantee the accuracy and trustworthiness of data.
Fostering partnerships among nations, institutions, and industries to create harmonized standards and shared frameworks for data integrity.
Advancing the frontiers of data science through original research, publications, and the development of cutting-edge methodologies.
Our comprehensive suite of services supports organizations worldwide in achieving excellence in data management and integrity.
We offer internationally recognized certification programs that validate an organization's commitment to data integrity standards. Our rigorous assessment process evaluates data management practices, governance frameworks, and compliance protocols to ensure they meet the highest global benchmarks.
Our research division produces peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and technical reports that advance the understanding of data integrity challenges and solutions. We collaborate with leading academic institutions and industry experts to deliver actionable insights.
We lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive data integrity standards through a collaborative, consensus-driven process. Our standards address data collection, storage, processing, sharing, and reporting across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.
We provide comprehensive training programs designed to build organizational capacity in data governance and integrity management. From executive workshops to technical certification courses, our programs equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement best practices.
Our team of experts provides strategic advisory services to governments, international organizations, and private sector entities seeking to strengthen their data governance frameworks and integrity assurance mechanisms.
Five foundational principles that define data integrity across every framework we develop and certify.
Data processes must be open, documented, and accessible to relevant stakeholders, enabling scrutiny and fostering public trust.
Data methodologies and analyses must be replicable by independent parties, ensuring consistency and verifiability of results.
Clear ownership and responsibility for data assets must be established, with robust audit trails and governance structures.
Data systems and standards must enable seamless integration and exchange across platforms, organizations, and borders.
Data must be protected through comprehensive safeguards against unauthorized access, modification, and loss throughout its lifecycle.
The World Data Foundation operates as an independent, non-partisan international institute committed to advancing the science and practice of data integrity. Founded in 2025, we bring together experts from academia, government, industry, and civil society to address the growing challenges of data governance in the digital age.
