THE DATA TANK VZW
Budget
€648,273
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Our mission is to unlock data’s potential and serve the common good by using it differently. We strive to gather, access, and reuse data responsibly, while placing people first and keeping our values of transparency, inclusivity, internationalism, vision, and creativity top-of-mind. Until now, the conversation around data has been dominated by concerns about privacy, protection, and profit. This debate is understandable and valid. The problem, however, is about more than just data misuse. It is also about missed opportunities to re-use data within and across different fields for the benefit of society. This is what The Data Tank sets out to address. Our vision means a significant shift in how we think about data, how we access it and what we do with it. We work with partners around the globe to unlock data’s potential: gathering, accessing, and re-using it responsibly, to better equip us to tackle the pressing issues of our time.
EU Legislative Interests
The Digital Services Act, The Data Act, The Data Governance Act, The AI Act, GDPR; EU digital policy.
Communication Activities
We have invited a number of EU representatives to our previous events on data and AI policy ,such as a joint breakfast event on accelerating access to data for the common good, held on 21 March. As we produce reports and publications, we plan to share them with respective EU officials. We also participated at the European Data Space event. Our Co-Founder Stefaan Verhulst was also an adviser for various European bodies. We have also previously presented to the European Patent Office (EPO).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Pending membership at the European Internet Forum (EIF).
Organisation Members
Stiftung Mercator, Robert Bosch Stiftung, King Baudouin Foundation, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.