CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements
The CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements reflect the characteristics of trustworthy repositories. As such, all Requirements are mandatory and are equally weighted, standalone items. Although some overlap is unavoidable, duplication of evidence sought among Requirements has been kept to a minimum where possible.
We encourage repositories to explore the CoreTrustSeal Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements and seek certification.
CoreTrustSeal Requirements 2026-2028:
The following documents are available in support of the requirements:
- CoreTrustSeal Extended Guidance 2026-2028 CoreTrustSeal Extended Guidance is available to facilitate the work of CoreTrustSeal reviewers and also provide more guidance to repositories undergoing a certification against the Core Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements.
- CoreTrustSeal Glossary 2026-2028
A change log on the changes made to the CoreTrustSeal Requirements 2023-2025 can be found here.
CoreTrustSeal Requirements 2023-2025:
The following documents are available in support of the requirements:
- CoreTrustSeal Extended Guidance 2023-2025 CoreTrustSeal Extended Guidance is available to facilitate the work of CoreTrustSeal reviewers and also provide more guidance to repositories undergoing a certification against the Core Trustworthy Data Repositories Requirements.
- CoreTrustSeal Glossary 2023-2025
A change log on the changes made to the CoreTrustSeal Requirements 2020-2022 can be found here.
Note: The Introduction, Requirements, Glossary, and Extended Guidance for 2017–2019 and 2020-2022 may be found on this page.
More information and training materials can also be found on our CoreTrustSeal YouTube Channel.