> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.open-data-rights.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.open-data-rights.org/undefined.md).

# Introduction

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This interactive whitepaper aims to establish a standardised method of requesting data from data processors and controllers in the European Union. 

The whitepaper is substantiated by an API proposal definition, following the OpenAPI 3 specification. Documentation for the API specification is available [here](https://bump.sh/doc/open-dsar-api). Additionally, the whitepaper describes a background, and rationale for a data request API, a substantive proposal and considerations for future use.

The Open Data Rights API is a work in progress. Both the [API specification](https://github.com/aeon-data-requests/open-data-rights-api/blob/main/spec/openapi.json) and [this document](https://github.com/aeon-data-requests/open-data-rights-api/tree/main/docs) are tracked in a [GitHub repository](https://github.com/aeon-data-requests/open-data-rights-api). Comments, feedback and discussions are welcomed in the [GitHub issues section](https://github.com/aeon-data-requests/open-data-rights-api/issues) of this repository. Pull requests are welcomed as well. Any further questions or comments can be directed to [Lei Nelissen](https://leinelissen.com/).

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[Background](/background.md)
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[Why a Data Request API](/why-a-data-request-api.md)
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[Proposal](/proposal.md)
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[Future Considerations](/future-considerations.md)
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*This whitepaper is written and created by Lei Nelissen, as part of his graduation project at the Industrial Design department of the Eindhoven University of Technology.*