Data Stewardship

Commitment to Transparency

Independent Impact is built on transparency, yet we have not finalised a public-facing privacy and data stewardship statement. The platform combines decentralised identifiers, verifiable credentials, and distributed storage, which means roles and responsibilities for personal and project data must be clearly articulated.

Information We Need to Publish

• Data collection practices – What personal or organisational information do we collect during onboarding and participation?
• Storage and retention – How long are artefacts, credentials, and user records retained, and what options exist for redacting sensitive information while preserving auditability?
• Access controls – Who can query artefacts, credentials, and reputational data, and are there tiered permissions beyond reputation-based capabilities?
• Third-party services – Which external systems (e.g., storage providers, analytics) handle data, and what agreements govern their usage?
• Participant rights – How can participants request corrections, challenge records, or appeal reputation changes that rely on personal data?

Once these details are confirmed we will publish a comprehensive policy that aligns with the platform’s philosophy of openness, accountability, and respect for contributors.