European data spaces are emerging as a foundational element of the EU’s data
strategy, designed to facilitate secure and trustworthy data exchange.
This white paper argues that integrating robust, long-term archiving practices into
data spaces is not merely an optional addition, but a crucial, foundational service
for enhancing trust and ensuring their sustainability.
By leveraging the established expertise, tools, and specifications of the EU
eArchiving Initiative, data spaces can address the critical need for data
preservation, authenticity, and long-term accessibility, thereby fostering a more
resilient and trustworthy data ecosystem for all stakeholders. This paper outlines
the challenges, identifies key synergies, and provides concrete recommendations
for collaboration to achieve this vision.
White Paper by the eArchiving Initiative. July, 2025
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Enhancing Data Space Trust and Sustainability through Long-term Archiving Practices