Datasiljen
Datasiljen is a theoretical framework for interoperable data exchange across autonomous data silos. It envisions data contracts and standardized metadata that allow data consumers to access data under policy-defined terms without requiring centralization or replication. The concept is frequently described in thought experiments and speculative analyses as a model for bridging organizational data silos while preserving control, privacy, and governance.
The name Datasiljen is a constructed term combining data and silos, used to evoke the idea of
Core principles of Datasiljen include decoupled data contracts that specify data schemas, access rights, and usage
Architecturally, Datasiljen envisions components such as a contracts registry, an exchange broker or matchmaking service, a
Applications of the concept appear in enterprise data sharing, cross-organization analytics, research collaborations, and regulated domains
See also: Data mesh, data fabric, data governance, data lineage, contract-based data sharing.