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Building International Trust Through Active-State Transparency
The Global Digital Transparency Alliance coordinates international regulatory policy to advance the Open Privacy Network—a standards-based infrastructure for active-state signalling, human consent protocol, and universal transparency privacy controls.
Founding from the Canadian Digital Transparency Lab the, GDTA serves as an international accelerator for open public privacy and security infrastructure, coordinating deployment across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Convention 108+ jurisdictions.
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Three Strategic Pillars
GDTA operates through an integrated framework of international coordination, technical infrastructure, and strategic investment. These three pillars work in concert to establish a new paradigm for digital privacy governance, positioning Australia at the forefront of global standards development whilst creating tangible economic opportunities.
International Policy
Multi-jurisdiction regulatory alignment through harmonised standards
TrustMark Infrastructure
Active-state signalling protocol for real-time privacy transparency
Investment & Innovation
Australian accelerator driving global market leadership
1. International Regulatory Policy Task Force
The Policy Task Force coordinates multi-jurisdiction regulatory alignment through standards harmonisation, codes of conduct and practice, and Digital Privacy Officer governance frameworks. This collaborative approach ensures consistent implementation across borders whilst respecting jurisdictional sovereignty and regulatory independence.
By bringing together regulators, policymakers, and technical experts led by founding member Digital Transparency Lab (Canada) and coordinated through regulatory partners in Australia, the United Kingdom, and EU member states. The Task Force creates a unified approach to digital transparency that facilitates international commerce whilst strengthening privacy protections. This coordinated framework reduces compliance complexity for multinational organisations and creates a level playing field for privacy standards.
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Convention 108+ Implementation
Coordinating implementation across Commonwealth and European jurisdictions to establish baseline modernised data protection standards
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ISO/IEC 27560 ANCR Profile
Adopting international standards for Anchored Notice and Consent Receipt patterns with technical specifications
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January 2026 Code Sprint
Multi-stakeholder development of Digital Transparency Code of Conduct and Code of Practice through intensive collaboration
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Partnership Model
Establishing regulatory consultation frameworks and mutual recognition agreements between participating jurisdictions
2. TrustMark Roadmap & Active-State Signalling
The OPN (Open Privacy Network) High Assurance Broadcast Network Icon (HABNI) is an international digital privacy TrustMark that provides real-time, active-state signalling of privacy and consent status through the Open Privacy Network. Unlike static privacy seals or certifications, HABNI delivers dynamic transparency—enabling users, regulators, and AI systems to verify privacy compliance in real-time.
This revolutionary approach transforms privacy from a static declaration into an active, verifiable state. The TrustMark serves as a universal indicator that an organisation is broadcasting its privacy posture through standardised protocols, enabling automated compliance verification and informed user decision-making. The infrastructure creates a machine-readable privacy ecosystem that scales with emerging technologies whilst maintaining human oversight and control.
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Human Consent Protocol
Standardised specification for expressing, transmitting, and verifying consent across systems and jurisdictions with cryptographic integrity
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Universal Transparency Controls
User-facing interface standards that provide consistent privacy control experiences regardless of platform or jurisdiction
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Controller Registry
International verification system for data controllers, enabling cross-border accountability and regulatory coordination
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Active-State Transparency
Real-time signalling infrastructure for AI governance, enabling autonomous systems to respect privacy boundaries dynamically
3. Investor Opportunities through Collective Innovation
International Standards Leadership
GDTA coordinates funding and deployment across three primary jurisdictions:
Canada: Founding technical leadership through Digital Transparency Lab, providing core IP and ISO/IEC standards architecture
Australia: Asia-Pacific deployment hub and regulatory acceleration, positioning as regional centre of excellence
United Kingdom: European coordination hub enabling Convention 108+ and GDPR alignment
Government Funding Proposal: Position Canada, Australia and the UK as the global centre of excellence for privacy infrastructure by funding the signalling protocol and establishing GDTA as an accelerator for Australian innovation. This strategic investment creates first-mover advantage in a rapidly growing global market whilst establishing Australia as the trusted international standards leader.
The proposal outlines a pathway for Australia to capture significant economic value from global privacy infrastructure deployment. By establishing technical leadership now, Australia positions its technology sector to provide services, expertise, and intellectual property to organisations worldwide. This investment supports high-value job creation, advances Australia's digital sovereignty objectives, and strengthens the nation's strategic technology capabilities.
$200B+
Global Market Opportunity
Projected privacy infrastructure market value by 2030 across regulatory compliance and transparency services
1st
First-Mover Advantage
International standards leadership position in privacy infrastructure protocols and certification frameworks
15K+
High-Value Jobs
Estimated Australian employment in privacy infrastructure sector by 2028 through accelerator programmes
40+
Export Markets
Countries requiring privacy infrastructure services aligned with Convention 108+ modernisation

Investment Thesis: Australia has a unique opportunity to establish global leadership in privacy infrastructure by combining regulatory credibility, technical capability, and strategic positioning between European and Asia-Pacific markets. Early investment creates a sustainable competitive advantage in standards development, certification services, and technology export.
Founding Organizations
Calling for Founding Members for Regulatory Innovation
The Global Digital Transparency Alliance is being established as a Commonwealth Governance Alliance by leading security and privacy regulatory policy-based infrastructure organisations. We implement according to international law, open international standards, fit for purpose internet governance.
IDExchange (Australia)
Digital Transparency by Default, Age Assurance. Operational Transparency and Secure Scope of Disclosure. Learn more.
Digital Transparency Lab (Canada)
Standards architect and IP contributor for ISO/IEC 27560 MVCR-ANCR Profile, Notice.txt, and OPN infrastructure protocols. Visit their site.
Cntrl.Shift (UK)
Pioneering digital identity and data control solutions for a more trustworthy online world. Explore Cntrl.Shift.
Privacy And Access Council of Canada
Advocating for robust privacy and access to information rights and policies in Canada. Discover PACC-CCAP.
Young Lives Research Labs (Canada)
Dedicated to research on the digital well-being and online safety of young people. View research.
Digital Governance Standards Institute
Developing and promoting best practices and standards for digital governance. Visit DGSI.
We are actively seeking additional founding organisations who share our vision for a transparent and trustworthy digital ecosystem. Join us in shaping the future of internet governance.
Upcoming Events
Join us for a series of international events designed to advance digital transparency standards, coordinate regulatory frameworks, and demonstrate Australian leadership in privacy infrastructure. These gatherings bring together regulators, innovators, and organisations committed to building trustworthy digital ecosystems.
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Jan 14, 2026
International Regulatory Consultation Webinar
Digital Privacy Officer Governance Framework
Australia & UK Focus Session
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Jan 28, 2026
Code of Conduct & Practice Sprint
Four-Week International Task Force
Multi-Stakeholder Standards Development
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Q1 2026 - March
Australian Innovation Showcase
GDTA Accelerator Launch Event
Sydney
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Q1 2026 - February
UK Coordination Workshop
Establishing UK Hub for European Deployment
London
December 16, 2025 | International Regulatory Consultation Webinar
Digital Privacy Officer Governance Framework
Australia, Canada & UK Focus Session
This inaugural consultation webinar establishes the foundation for international coordination on Digital Privacy Officer governance. Regulators from Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom will be invited to explore Co-Regulatory implementation pathways, standards harmonisation across Commonwealth jurisdictions, and partnership opportunities with GDTA.
The session addresses Convention 108+ alignment requirements for both jurisdictions whilst respecting their unique regulatory contexts. Participants will engage in interactive discussions about certification frameworks, codes of practice, and mutual recognition agreements that facilitate cross-border privacy compliance.
International Regulatory Coordination Model
Framework for multi-jurisdiction cooperation on standards development and enforcement coordination
Australian and UK Implementation Pathways
Jurisdiction-specific approaches that respect regulatory independence whilst enabling harmonisation
Standards Harmonisation Across Commonwealth
Leveraging shared legal traditions and regulatory approaches to accelerate adoption
Partnership Opportunities with GDTA
Collaborative models for regulatory engagement, standards development, and pilot programmes
Convention 108+ Alignment
Coordinated implementation strategies for modernised data protection standards in both jurisdictions
Format
2-hour interactive webinar with breakout sessions and Q&A
Time
Accommodating AU/UK time zones (specific time TBD)
Registration
Expression of interest via GDTA portal
January 2026 | Digital Transparency Code of Conduct
The four-week Digital Transparency Code of Conduct and Practice Sprint represents an intensive, multi-stakeholder standards development initiative. This collaborative effort brings together regulators, technical experts, and industry practitioners from multiple jurisdictions to develop comprehensive governance frameworks for digital privacy professionals.
Unlike traditional standards development processes that can span years, this sprint methodology enables rapid consensus-building through structured working groups, asynchronous collaboration tools, and targeted in-person sessions. The approach balances speed with thoroughness, ensuring that deliverables are both technically sound and practically implementable.
Participating Jurisdictions
  • Australia - Department of Home Affairs coordination
  • United Kingdom - ICO and DCMS partnership
  • Canada - Federal and Provincial Privacy Commissioners
  • European Union - Convention 108+ Committee representatives
Sprint Structure
  • Weekly virtual working sessions with rotating times for global participation
  • Asynchronous collaboration via Discord and Notion workspaces
  • Regional in-person sessions in Sydney, London, and Toronto
  • Public consultation period at sprint midpoint
Code of Conduct Development
Professional ethics, accountability standards, regulatory cooperation frameworks
Code of Practice Development
Technical implementation, risk assessment methodologies, transparency performance metrics
DPO Certification Standards
Competency requirements, examination standards, continuing professional education
Technical Specifications
Anchored Notice pattern, consent receipt exchange protocols, controller registry architecture
Expected Deliverables
Draft Code of Conduct
Professional standards framework for regulatory review and public consultation
Draft Code of Practice
Technical specifications with implementation guidance and conformance criteria
DPO Certification Framework
Four-level competency structure from Foundation to Strategic Leadership
Standards Submission Packages
ISO/IEC and W3C documentation for formal international standards processes

Registration: Expression of interest forms are now available for regulatory bodies, technical experts, and organisational representatives. Priority will be given to participants who can commit to active engagement throughout the four-week sprint period.
Q1 2026 | Australian Innovation Showcase - Sydney
The Australian Innovation Showcase marks the formal launch of the GDTA Accelerator programme and demonstrates Australian leadership in privacy infrastructure on the global stage. This landmark event brings together government officials, international partners, Australian organisations, investors, and media to witness the unveiling of production-ready privacy infrastructure and celebrate early adopter organisations.
The showcase provides a platform for Australian technology companies to demonstrate their capabilities in privacy infrastructure delivery, creating visibility for investment opportunities and international partnerships. Attendees will experience live demonstrations of the HABNI TrustMark protocol, witness the first OPN Data Notary certifications, and participate in announcing major international partnerships and funding commitments.
HABNI TrustMark Protocol Demonstration
Live demonstration of active-state signalling across multiple platforms and use cases, showcasing real-time privacy transparency
Australian Pilot Organisations Showcase
Case studies from early adopter organisations demonstrating business value and compliance benefits
OPN Data Notary Certification Ceremony
Formal recognition of the first certified Data Notary service providers in Australia and internationally
International Partner Announcements
Major partnership reveals with regulatory bodies, technology providers, and industry associations
Investment and Funding Commitments
Public announcements of government funding, private investment, and accelerator programme details
Gateway Services Launch
Operational launch of the Sydney hub providing infrastructure services to Australian and regional organisations
Target Audience
  • Australian Government officials and policymakers
  • International regulatory partners and observers
  • Australian organisations implementing privacy infrastructure
Additional Attendees
  • Privacy and technology investors
  • Technology companies and service providers
  • National and international media
Event Details
Location: Sydney (venue TBD)
Date: March 2026 (exact date TBD)
Format: Full-day conference with demonstrations
Q1 2026 | UK Coordination Workshop - London
The UK Coordination Workshop establishes the European deployment hub for the Open Privacy Network infrastructure. This strategic session focuses on UK implementation roadmaps aligned with GDPR and UK GDPR requirements, ICO partnership frameworks, and the development of UK-Australia mutual recognition agreements.
By positioning the UK as the European coordination hub, GDTA creates a bridge between Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and European market requirements. The workshop enables UK organisations to access privacy infrastructure services whilst contributing to standards development that influences global adoption.
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UK Implementation Roadmap
Detailed pathway for GDPR and UK GDPR alignment with active-state signalling protocols and TrustMark deployment
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ICO Partnership and Regulatory Coordination
Collaborative frameworks for regulatory guidance, enforcement cooperation, and standards development participation
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UK-Australia Mutual Recognition Framework
Bilateral agreement structures for certification recognition, data flows, and professional qualifications
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European Market Entry Strategy
Leveraging UK deployment to facilitate access to European Economic Area markets and Convention 108+ jurisdictions
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UK Data Notary Service Provider Ecosystem
Building local capacity for privacy infrastructure services, certification bodies, and technical support
Format
Full-day workshop with UK stakeholder engagement and working sessions
Location
London (central venue to be confirmed)
Date
February 2026 (specific date TBD)
Workshop Focus Areas
  • Convention 108+ and UK Legal Framework Alignment: Mapping modernised data protection standards to UK regulatory requirements and identifying implementation priorities
  • TrustMark Deployment in UK Organisations: Pilot programme design, industry sector priorities, and technical deployment considerations
  • Cross-Border Data Flows with Active-State Signalling: Enabling international data transfers through transparent, verifiable privacy governance
  • UK as European Coordination Hub: Establishing service delivery capabilities, regulatory liaison functions, and standards coordination
  • Training and Certification Programmes: Developing UK-based education pathways for Digital Privacy Officers and privacy infrastructure professionals
Q1 2026 | Canada Coordination Workshop - Toronto
The Canada Coordination Workshop establishes the North American deployment hub for the Open Privacy Network infrastructure. This strategic session focuses on PIPEDA alignment, federal-provincial coordination frameworks, and Canada-Australia standards leadership in advancing privacy infrastructure across Commonwealth jurisdictions.
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PIPEDA and Provincial Privacy Law Alignment
Mapping ISO/IEC 27560 standards to federal and provincial privacy requirements, addressing multi-jurisdictional coordination
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Federal Privacy Commissioner Partnership
Collaborative frameworks for regulatory guidance, enforcement cooperation, and standards development leadership
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Canada-Australia-UK Mutual Recognition
Trilateral agreement structures for certification recognition, professional qualifications, and coordinated standards development
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Convention 108+ Implementation Leadership
Leveraging Standards Council of Canada to advance modernised data protection standards across Commonwealth jurisdictions
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Canadian Data Notary Service Provider Ecosystem
Building national capacity for privacy infrastructure services, bilingual certification programmes, and technical support
Format
Full-day workshop with federal and provincial stakeholder engagement
Location
Toronto (venue to be confirmed)
Date
Q1 2026 (specific date TBD)
Workshop Focus Areas
  • Federal-provincial coordination mechanisms for privacy infrastructure deployment
  • Bilingual service delivery requirements and French-language standards documentation
  • Cross-border data flows between Canada, Australia, and UK with active-state signalling
  • Canada as North American coordination hub for regional deployment
  • Integration with Canadian privacy certification programmes and professional development pathways
Get Involved
The Global Digital Transparency Alliance welcomes participation from regulators, organisations, investors, and researchers committed to advancing privacy infrastructure. Whether you're shaping policy, implementing privacy programmes, investing in innovation, or conducting research, there are multiple pathways to engage with this transformative initiative.
For Australian Regulators
Complete the 6-question survey to share your perspectives on Digital Privacy Officer governance frameworks and join the December 9 webinar to engage with international regulatory partners on implementation pathways.
For UK Regulators
Register for the December 9 international consultation webinar to explore Australia-UK coordination opportunities and reserve your place at the February London workshop establishing the UK deployment hub.
For Investors
Review the Australian Government funding proposal outlining the $200B+ global market opportunity and Australia's pathway to international standards leadership in privacy infrastructure.
For Organisations
Express interest in pilot programmes with priority access for Australian and UK organisations seeking early adopter advantages in privacy infrastructure implementation.
For Researchers
Join the January Task Force Sprint to contribute to standards development, technical specifications, and governance frameworks shaping the future of digital privacy.
Why Engage with GDTA?
For Regulators
  • Shape international standards that influence global privacy governance
  • Access coordinated implementation frameworks reducing compliance complexity
  • Participate in multi-jurisdiction cooperation models
  • Contribute regulatory expertise to technical standards development
  • Build capacity within your jurisdiction through training and certification
For Organisations
  • Gain competitive advantage through early adopter positioning
  • Demonstrate privacy leadership to customers and stakeholders
  • Streamline compliance across multiple jurisdictions
  • Access standardised privacy infrastructure reducing implementation costs
  • Participate in shaping standards that affect your industry
For Investors
  • First-mover access to high-growth privacy infrastructure market
  • Exposure to government-backed innovation acceleration programmes
  • Portfolio diversification into regulatory technology sector
  • Support for Australian technology leadership and IP ownership
  • Connection to international market opportunities
For Researchers
  • Contribute to cutting-edge privacy and consent research
  • Access to multi-jurisdiction regulatory data and implementation case studies
  • Collaboration with leading international privacy experts
  • Publication opportunities in standards development processes
  • Influence practical implementation of theoretical frameworks
Contact Information

Ready to Join the Global Digital Transparency Movement?
Whether you're a regulator shaping policy, an organisation implementing privacy programmes, an investor seeking opportunities, or a researcher advancing the field, GDTA provides pathways for meaningful engagement.
General Enquiries: founding@gdtagroup.org
Our team will respond to enquiries within 2 business days and connect you with the appropriate working group, programme, or opportunity based on your interests and expertise.
Regulatory Partnership Enquiries
For government agencies and regulatory bodies interested in policy coordination, standards development, or mutual recognition frameworks
Organisational Pilot Programmes
For companies and institutions seeking to implement privacy infrastructure as early adopters with GDTA support
Investment Opportunities
For investors, venture capital firms, and government funding bodies interested in the Australian accelerator programme
Research Collaboration
For academic institutions, research centres, and privacy experts seeking to contribute to standards development and implementation research
The Global Digital Transparency Alliance represents a unique moment in the evolution of digital privacy governance. By coordinating international regulatory frameworks, deploying standardised technical infrastructure, and positioning Australia as the global centre of excellence, GDTA creates a foundation for trustworthy digital ecosystems that serve citizens, organisations, and economies worldwide.