Use Case Development

The iSHARE Trust Framework describes three primary use cases, explaining the basic design and implementation of the Trust Framework:

• Machine-to-machine service provision

• Human-to-machine service provision with identity info at the Service Provider

• Human-to-machine service provision with identity info at the Identity Provider

The three primary use cases are supported by seven secondary use cases.

A more practical description of the framework's functionality is provided in these four example use cases.

These use cases provide a generic overview of the functionality the framework provides. To get a more practical view of the provided functionality by this particular data space, it is suggested to provide real-life examples under this page that resonate with (potential) data space participants.

Similarly, DSSC also encourages you to build on this foundation by showcasing relevant, concrete use cases that resonate with your target ecosystem to make your own data space effective. These don’t need to be overly complex; even a small, well-designed pilot can spark interest and demonstrate the potential of data sharing.

Use case development is an iterative process:

1. Explore scenarios – What pain points or opportunities exist?

2. Refine & validate – Who are the participants? What data is needed? What outcomes are expected?

3. Implement & iterate – Move from idea to practice, test assumptions, gather feedback.

4. Improve continuously – Monitor results, adjust as needed, and share learnings.

The complete DSSC description is available here.

Throughout, keep the principle of the iSHARE Framework at the centre: trust, clarity, and participant autonomy.

Also, look for synergies and complementary efforts across the ecosystem. Strong use cases not only add value, but they also inspire others to join and scale the impact of your data space.

The guiding questions can help in the co-creation process and in defining this building block, so please see the next section.