Name
Passports for… data and people and agents, oh my!: computable governance for data sharing
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Description

What if we could move data governance from manual processes and long email threads into a computable, automated framework? Data Passports make this a reality, enabling policy makers and technical implementers to meet complex security, compliance, and privacy needs with automation and clarity. Join us to define the future of computable policy. We will explore how new Passport and Visa types can represent data use agreements, access permissions to facilitate data discovery, data use restrictions, and other critical governance use cases. This session is your opportunity to shape the standards that will govern the next generation of data sharing. We will tackle the big questions: Should Passports be issued for Data? For Research Environments? For AI Agents? Your perspective is essential as we build a trustworthy and scalable data ecosystem. Let's figure it out!

Session topic(s)
Discovery, Cloud, Data Use & Researcher Identities, Regulatory & Ethics, Data Security, AI in Genomics and Health, GA4GH Implementation, Technical Alignment/Interoperability
Session format(s)
Group Discussion: particular topic to gather feedback, perspectives, or ideas
Suggested level of familiarity
Level 1: No prior knowledge needed, anyone can participate and learn from the discussion