# Trust Framework

Trust in this data space is established through the[ iSHARE Trust Framework](https://framework.ishare.eu/). It defines the common agreements, roles, and standards that every participant must follow, ensuring consistency and fairness across the ecosystem.

The framework provides the baseline for identity, authorisation, governance, and compliance, making it possible for independent parties to interact with confidence. The trust is achieved with the following principles:

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The latest iSHARE Framework introduces several enhancements that strengthen the trust layer across interconnected data spaces:

* **iSHARE-ID Integration:** Participants are identified through globally unique and verifiable identifiers, ensuring interoperability between different ecosystems.
* **Trust Services Based on iSHARE-ID:** Authorisation, delegation, and certification processes now leverage iSHARE-ID to ensure consistent verification across all participating entities.
* **Licenses Portal:** The dedicated portal provides authoritative license templates and trust references, creating transparency and alignment in how data use and permissions are defined. Now, modular use of licenses makes the data ecosystems more scalable. See more [here](https://app.gitbook.com/u/mUHpZvHef0YIpBBPaDsuNmUeyF73).&#x20;
* **Harmonised Governance:** The Trust Framework links organisational and technical governance, enabling data spaces to federate under a shared trust baseline while maintaining autonomy.\\

By building on these principles, the iSHARE Trust Framework 2.2 allows participants to engage securely and confidently, knowing that every transaction, delegation, and license is backed by a consistent and verifiable foundation of trust.\
This shared framework transforms isolated initiatives into a federated, trusted network of data spaces, scalable, compliant, and ready for international interoperability.

The guiding questions can help in the co-creation process and in defining this building block, so please see the next section.&#x20;
