> 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/why-a-data-request-api.md).

# Why a Data Request API

Given the rough state of exercising data rights, many solutions could be put forward. Why propose an API for data requests? The argument we make is that a standardised Data Rights API offers more technically robust, secure, accessible and compliant data rights experience. All the while, organisations have the opportunity to reduce compliance costs by following best practices, rather than inventing them.

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[Security](/why-a-data-request-api/security.md)
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[Modularisation](/why-a-data-request-api/modularisation.md)
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[Best practices](/why-a-data-request-api/best-practices.md)
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[A great user experience](/why-a-data-request-api/a-great-user-experience.md)
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