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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about how the Dignity Trust protects your data.
These answers apply to any organization implementing the Dignity Trust framework. For example, see Supported Systems, the founder and a 'reference implementation'.
Q: Can my data ever be used for marketing, AI, or analytics?
No. Your data is held for the purpose you define. We never sell, license, or analyze it without your explicit consent.
This is not just a policy — it's a custodial duty. We are legally and ethically bound to act solely in your interest, not to extract value from your information.
Q: Who controls my data?
You do. The Dignity Trust acts only as custodian. You retain full ownership and authority over your data at all times.
Think of us like a bank vault: we provide the security infrastructure, but the contents belong to you. You decide who can access it, when, and for how long.
Q: What if my custodian changes or ceases operations?
Continuity obligations are a core requirement of the Dignity Trust framework. Your data can always be securely migrated to another approved custodian, preserving your rights.
All Dignity Trust implementers must maintain documented procedures for data portability and emergency transfer. Your data will never be held hostage or abandoned due to business changes.
Q: Can I audit access to my data?
Yes. All access is logged, auditable, and reported to you on request.
Transparency is one of our four core pillars. You have the right to know exactly who accessed your data, what they accessed, and when — with complete audit trails.
Q: Is this legally a trust?
The Dignity Trust is a trust-like custodial model. It is not a statutory trust (yet), but it follows principles inspired by fiduciary duty and can evolve into one if required.
The key obligations — duty of care, duty of loyalty, transparency, and revocability — are modeled on established trust law and fiduciary relationships.