Definition: Data Altruism is a principle of European Data Sharing that promotes the voluntary sharing of data for the common good. It encourages individuals and organizations to share their data with the aim of benefiting society as a whole, rather than for personal or commercial gain. Source: European Commission Source reference: https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/european-data-strategy_en Last modification: 2024-03-17 Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/DataAltruismPrinciple LOST view: Architecture Principles view EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Additional identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/DataAltruismPrinciple Title: Data Altruism Example: An example of data altruism is when a healthcare organization shares anonymized patient data with researchers to improve medical treatments and find new cures. By voluntarily sharing this data, the organization contributes to the advancement of medical knowledge and benefits society as a whole. Additional information: Data Altruism emphasizes the importance of sharing data in a responsible and ethical manner. It encourages data owners to consider the potential societal impact of their data and make it available for research, innovation, and public interest purposes. By promoting data altruism, the European Union aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and the development of data-driven solutions to address societal challenges. EIF Layer: N/A ABB Specialised: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/ArchitecturePrinciple ABB name: eira:DataAltruismPrinciple