As of the start of 2024, data altruism organisations can register themselves as such if they so choose. By registering, an organisation can be granted the right to call itself a recognised data altruism organisation and use a common logo.
In order to qualify for registration in the public register of recognised data altruism organisations, an entity must
- carry out data altruism activities
- be a legal person established pursuant to national law
- operate on a not-for-profit basis and be legally independent from any entity that operates on a for-profit basis
- carry out its data altruism activities through a structure that is functionally separate from its other activities
- comply with the European Commission’s rulebook.
Traficom maintains Finland’s public national register of recognised data altruism organisations. Furthermore, the European Commission maintains a public EU register of recognised data altruism organisations for information purposes.