The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI)

Our Members Are Setting the Standard for Ethical Data Aggregation

The EWDCI Certified Trust Seal:

EWDCI members are eligible to pursue the EWDCI Trust Seal, based on adherence to the EWDCI Core Principles. The Trust Seal reflects the collective voice of an industry determined to define its own future with integrity, transparency, and respect for the people and systems that make up the Internet. Companies displaying this Trust Seal sends a clear message to partners, regulators, and the public: this organization practices data collection responsibly, ethically, and with respect for users and the web. When you see this seal, you know you are working with a company dedicated to:

• Transparency
• Digital boundaries and fair use
• Privacy-forward practices
• Accountability
• Ecosystem collaboration

Learn More About the EWDCI Trust Seal

Get to Know Our Members

The companies driving EWDCI represent the forefront of ethical data use across industries. Read about their values, missions, and leadership in our ongoing Member Q&A series.

Read Member Profiles in the EWDCI Newsroom

 Join the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative

If your company aggregates or works with web data and shares our vision for an open, ethical Internet, we invite you to get involved.

Membership in EWDCI is open to organizations that are committed to industry best practices and that seek to help define, not just follow, the standards for ethical data collection.

To inquire about membership or begin the Trust Seal accreditation process, contact:

Hilary Osborne
Membership Director, i2Coalition
[email protected]

Let’s build trust in web data—together.

About EWDCI + i2Coalition

The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI) seeks to foster cooperation in the web data collection and aggregation industry and leverage collective first-hand knowledge and insights to advocate for beneficial technical standards and business best practices regarding the aggregation of data. The EWDCI is dedicated to serving as the voice of the industry, collaboratively strengthening public trust in the practice of Data Aggregation, promoting ethical guidelines, and helping businesses make informed data aggregation choices. 

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition, i2C) is the leading voice for web hosting companies, data centers, domain registrars and registries, cloud infrastructure providers, managed services providers, and related tech. The i2C works with Internet infrastructure providers to advocate for sensible policies, design and reinforce best practices, help create industry standards, and build awareness of how the Internet works. The i2Coalition also spearheaded the creation of the VPN Trust Initiative, which determined and promoted best practices for that vital industry.