DataPortability "Scorecard"

[Mike Reynolds]

Just wanted to raise a topic here that I raised over in the DP
Evangelism group. Does it make sense to create some sort of
DataPortability "scorecard" where we track how well companies are
implementing DP?

It makes sense to have the discussion here, since the "scorecard" is
about implementations (or lack thereof). To a large degree, this
"scorecard" is the direct complement of the implementations lists that
Richard discusses eloquently in this DP Implementation post:
http://groups.google.com/group/dataportabilityactionimplementation/browse_thread/thread/5566238dc5212775
(Or via http://tinyurl.com/yw48uw )

Why? What's the purpose?
1) In a public manner, highlight who is doing DP well
2) Motivate the other companies to fulfill their role as DP members

I'll recommend an iterative process to ultimately get us to a
"scorecard". I suggest this because we can share some info already,
while it's probably best not to wait until we have a so-called "final
product".

Suggested iterative process:
1) Let's put together a short list of examples about a handful of
companies and the extent to which they support DP
2) As this group progresses and per Richard's implementation tracking
recommendations, we'll augment the "scorecard" list
3) Once the list gets too large and unwieldy, we'll need to put more
structure to it -- thus, a scorecard

Ultimately, we may want to move toward something like a color-coded
badge, seal of approval, DP index, etc. There's plenty of time to
talk this since we are nowhere close, plus the inner details are
really more important. Of course, the DP Evangelism will be involved
in a public-facing role.

Thoughts?

Cheers,
Mike

[richard.pendergast]

this looks great mike. ive been watching the discussion evolve within
evangelism, and see it as a really good way to promote the actions
within other groups that really are needed to back up the promises.

the release of a scorecard will enable those actually getting in and
doing the work to promote their achievements in an easily understood
manner.

i really like the way the discussions within evangelism have evolved
so far. by using the scorecard as a positive rather than a negative
(eg. has successfully implemented openid), we enable the promotion of
achievements, rather than providing the tools for bad-mouthing. it
provides a real edge to those embracing dp.

"Let's put together a short list of examples about a handful of

companies and the extent to which they support DP".

i was actually looking at creating a couple of templates for the
capture of this data, based upon recommendations taken from paul,
trent and jacob. its a work in progress, but ill make sure to upload
everything tonight, and to open it up for discussion. if evangelism
can provide us with some existing info, then that will give us a real
boost in terms of getting the project off the ground.

trent already has some great ideas that might be useful for
maintaining the list moving forward.

love your work. thanks for the cross post.
richard

On Feb 1, 3:49 pm, Mike Reynolds <reynm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just wanted to raise a topic here that I raised over in the DP
> Evangelism group. Does it make sense to create some sort of
> DataPortability "scorecard" where we track how well companies are
> implementing DP?
>
> It makes sense to have the discussion here, since the "scorecard" is
> about implementations (or lack thereof). To a large degree, this
> "scorecard" is the direct complement of the implementations lists that

> Richard discusses eloquently in this DP Implementation post:http://groups.google.com/group/dataportabilityactionimplementation/br...
> (Or viahttp://tinyurl.com/yw48uw)

[Mike Reynolds]

OK. I'll start working on #1 below. I'll begin assembling a small
list of companies, focusing mostly on the top web properties. At the
same time, I'll begin suggesting some dimensions of the
DataPortability Scorebard.