Why we need partners
dotPublic is developing a range of digital standards, tools, and solutions that will define and create a new layer of trustworthy civic infrastructure for the internet. This will be a place where public service values are paramount and guaranteed.
One initiative is to create a new top-level domain (similar to .com and .co.uk), to be called .PUBLIC
This will be a space where only organisations and individuals meeting the highest public-interest standards can operate. Examples of organisations we anticipate taking part include universities, libraries, archives, museums, broadcasters, health services, government agencies, and civil society organisations.
Another initiative is an accreditation system similar to the BSI Kitemark. Sites displaying dotPublic accreditation will signify to the world that they meet impeccable standards of good internet citizenship, which has been independently verified and is continuously monitored.
Current dotPublic partners
The dotPublic Research Programme is based at Trinity College Dublin, which provides academic governance, oversight of the research methodology, and the publication of findings. The programme is co-led by Professor Dave Lewis and Adjunct Asst. Professor Tony Ageh OBE. The university also acts as fiscal administrator for any grants that support the research programme.
Sense about Science, a UK charity led by executive director Tracey Brown OBE, is the formal applicant for the top-level domain. It is also the programme's partner institution, working with the research team to test the standards in practice and ensure the findings hold up to public and scientific scrutiny.
Let's start working together
If your organisation shares these values and would like to be part of the dotPublic project, we would love to hear from you. We are taking a phased approach and there are a number of opportunities to work on pilot projects.
It's never too early to start exploring how your organisation could help build a better internet.
Please contact us to get in touch.