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Data Asset Foundations

Turning Data Into a Recognized Asset

Data is widely recognized as the most critical asset of the digital age. Yet the global market lacks a trusted, standardized legal vehicle and clear definition around data assets and their value. The groundbreaking Data Asset Foundations initiative will give organizations the legal and commercial tools to value data as a true asset. By combining trusted governance standards with statutory recognition, Data Asset Foundations will enable an organization’s data to become a source of measurable value, trust, and innovation — unlocking powerful opportunities for growth across industries.

The Data Asset Foundation initiative is led by the government of the Isle of Man to forge the future of the global data economy. EDM Association is proud to partner on this unique initiative to help organizations around the world turn their data into a valuable asset.

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Be a leader in the Pilot Program

We are inviting 20 member organizations to join the Data Asset Foundation Pilot Program. Be among the first to help evaluate the program, develop your real-world use case and realize the potential value of your data for your business. The pilot is getting underway in Q4 of 2025.

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Join the Community of Practice

Get involved and help shape the future of the data-driven digital economy. Collaborate with other professionals and bring your perspective to this exciting initiative. All professionals are welcome and can register on our EDMConnect site.

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What is a Data Asset Foundation?

The Data Asset Foundation is a new legal and operational framework that allows organizations to value data as a formal asset—something that can be owned, governed, valued, and monetized. Built on the Isle of Man’s proven Foundations Act, a Data Asset Foundation provides:

  • A legal entity to hold and manage data assets
  • A Data Asset Register to establish transparent ownership and rights
  • Embedded governance using global standards of the EDM Association’s frameworks: DCAM® and CDMC
  • Standardized valuation methods to treat data like collateral or investment-grade capital
  • A secure distribution platform for trusted sharing and collaboration

It bridges legal certainty with commercial utility, turning data from an under-recognized resource into a capital asset that can drive measurable value.

For more information about Data Asset Foundations

We welcome participation and expressions of interest in the Data Asset Foundations initiative from all our members and other interested parties. Explore the below resources:

  • Download our White Paper about Data Asset Foundations, Unlocking Value from Data: Building an Infrastructure for Data-Rich Companies
  • Contact us to express your interest in the Pilot Program
  • Join our Data Asset Foundations Community of Practice
  • View our webinar recording and download the slides from the presentation
  • Read the announcement about the partnership between Isle of Man and EDM Association
  • Explore more on the Isle of Man website, including more detail and FAQs about the Pilot Program
  • Not yet an EDM Association member? Learn about the benefits of membership.
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