The iSHARE Trust Frameworkempowers organisations to share data securely, confidently — and with purpose. Behind the scenes, a robust change and governance process keeps everything running smoothly, aligning seamlessly with the Dutch BOMOS Model(Beheer en OntwikkelModel voor Open Standaarden) for open standards.
BOMOS is a governance and development model that supports communities in managing and evolving open standards. It offers clear roles, layered processes (strategic, tactical, operational), and practical guidance for organisations involved in standardisation.
How does iSHARE fit into this model?
Structured Change Management
iSHARE has a clearly defined change process that mirrors BOMOS’s phased lifecycle: from development and adoption to ongoing maintenance. Changes are proposed, reviewed, and approved systematically—ensuring stability and quality.
Stakeholder Involvement
Just like BOMOS, iSHARE values the input of its community. Stakeholders—including implementers, users, and governance bodies—can submit change requests and contribute to decisions. This open and collaborative approach ensures that updates reflect real-world needs.
Transparent and Documented
All changes in iSHARE are public and documented. This aligns with BOMOS’s principle of transparency, helping all participants stay informed and confident in the standard’s evolution.
Room for Improvement
To fully align with BOMOS, iSHARE can further strengthen:
- Impact assessments: by formalising how proposed changes are evaluated.
- Versioning: by making versioning policies more explicit.
- Governance roles: by mapping internal roles more directly to BOMOS definitions.
In summary, iSHARE already follows many BOMOS principles in practice. With a few refinements, it can fully align with this national model—strengthening its governance, adoption, and long-term value in data-sharing ecosystems.
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