Data spaces are redefining how organisations share data securely, governed and in a decentralised way. From mobility to health, energy or Industry 4.0, initiatives such as IDS and Gaia-X are driving the creation of ecosystems where data quality and trust are essential. SQS is one of the few entities in Spain with accredited experience in validating data-space components under IDS criteria.
What Is a Data Space? Simplified.
A data space is an ecosystem where multiple organisations can share data without losing control, following common rules for governance, security and interoperability.
Advantages:
• Collaboration without giving up ownership
• Security and control
• Traceability
• New data-driven business models
Quality Challenges in Data Spaces
- Technical and semantic interoperability. Data must be understood across different organisations.
- Security and controlled access. Access must follow trust-based policies and data contracts.
- Validation of connectors and participants. SQS provides services such as:
• IDS assessment
• Connector testing
• Compliance analysis
• Architecture review
How to Ensure Quality and Trust in a Data Space
- Integrity and consistency testing of the data. Ensuring data travels complete, without loss or unexpected transformations.
- Clear governance (roles, policies, contracts). Avoiding conflicts and ensuring legal compliance.
- Independent certification and assessment. SQS is an independent entity for IDS evaluations, key to building trustworthy ecosystems.
Data quality will be the key differentiator in the coming years. If your company wants to participate in or create a data space, SQS can help with assessment, testing, architecture and quality assurance. Contact us for an initial analysis.
