What is Data Sharing?

Data sharing refers to the practice of making data available to others. This can occur between individuals, organizations, or systems. Common use cases include: scientific research (sharing datasets to validate findings), business collaboration (sharing customer data between partners), open data initiatives (governments publishing data for public use), and data monetization (selling aggregated or anonymized data). The methods used for data sharing range from simple file transfers to complex API-based integrations and data marketplaces. Secure and ethical data sharing practices involve considerations for privacy, security, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA.