The Dataspace Protocol is a set of specifications designed to facilitate interoperable data sharing between entities governed by usage control and based on Web technologies. These specifications define the schemas and protocols required for entities to publish data, negotiate Agreements, and access data as part of a federation of technical systems termed a Dataspace.

This version (2025-1) of the Dataspace Protocol specification is a release of the specification and considered to be stable. Further changes shall not affect conformity. All changes made to the specification can be reviewed in the GitHub repositories - up to and including `2024-1` under the governance of the IDSA and with the EDWG ever since.