At the San Francisco meetup on 2/7/2008, a discussion emerged around what the DataPortability Project "Is" and "Isn't".  The consensus was to define a set of bullet points that would help clarify the project mission.  The output of the discussion is posted here to ensure the wider group has a chance to enter the debate.

NOTE:You can also read the full meeting summary for a wider context.

What DataPortability Is:(in no particular order)

• Formalizing the discussion of what a users rights are over their data (?)
• Group is made up of individuals, companies, and organizations
• Output of DP Project is freely available
• Will define "Data Portability" generally and within context of the project
• Will help to normalize terminology used within the Data Portability space
• Will help to syncronize efforts across other Data Portability projects.
• Advocacy for Best Practices in Data Portabililty space.
• Using existing technologies, stitching them together.
• Going to define a vision for the future.
• Going to define capabilities, not technical solutions
• About research and education

What DataPortability Is Not:(in no particular order)

• An advocacy for a single technology solution
• Developing new technology solution.
• Going to force data into the public that shouldn't be
• A legal entity providing legal-level precision.
• Currently end-user focused