Criteria for Membership and Certification

The WDS Scientific Committee adopted the criteria for membership and certification process summarized in the document below.

These criteria will supply a transparent and objective base for the evaluation and accreditation of WDS candidates as well as for periodic assessment of the WDS facilities and the overall performance of the system. The certification procedures will ensure the trustworthiness of WDS facilities in terms of authenticity, integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and services.

Certification of World Data System members