** THIS PROJECT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE ** Whose Data? aims to make it easier for Canadians to answer key questions about who owns -- and what options we have to control -- data collected about us via common online (eg. social media platforms) and offline (eg. health records) activities. Read more about why this project is inactive -->
_Thanks so much for your interest in contributing to Whose Data?
If you haven't read the Contributor Guidelines yet, please have a look before diving in._
How to open a case
A company or organization that Whose Data? is researching is called a ‘case’.
Opening a case is the first step to adding them to the Whose Data? database, and it involves doing desk/online research. If you're new to the project, this is a great way to start contributing!
We're aiming to answer two questions about each case:
Do I legally own the data this org has about me?
Can I see all the data they have about me, for free?
Remember to makes sure the answers apply to Canadians!
How to Open a Case
1. Pick an organization or company to research
If you already have one in mind, feel free to go with that! If you're looking for ideas, check out this list.
2. Double-check there isn't already a case about that organization or company
You can see all cases here.
# [NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY]
## Do I legally own the data this org has about me?
### [Yes or No]
[ADD TEXT THAT EXPLAINS YOUR ANSWER - make sure you link to your sources, so we know where you got the information!]
_[if relevant, otherwise delete]_
### But...
[ADD TEXT THAT EXPLAINS YOUR ANSWER - make sure you link to your sources, so we know where you got the information!]
## Can I see all the data they have about me, for free?
### [Yes or No]
[ADD TEXT THAT EXPLAINS YOUR ANSWER - make sure you link to your sources, so we know where you got the information!]
Fill out [the information requested between the square brackets in the template], using information you find about your chosen organization online or in a library. To see an example, have a look at the Google or Personal Medical Records (Ontario) cases.
When you're finished, click the green 'Commit new file' button, and congratulations! You've opened a new case!
If you have any questions, share them below or in this issue. Thanks!
_Thanks so much for your interest in contributing to Whose Data? If you haven't read the Contributor Guidelines yet, please have a look before diving in._
How to open a case
A company or organization that Whose Data? is researching is called a ‘case’.
Opening a case is the first step to adding them to the Whose Data? database, and it involves doing desk/online research. If you're new to the project, this is a great way to start contributing!
We're aiming to answer two questions about each case:
Remember to makes sure the answers apply to Canadians!
How to Open a Case
1. Pick an organization or company to research If you already have one in mind, feel free to go with that! If you're looking for ideas, check out this list.
2. Double-check there isn't already a case about that organization or company You can see all cases here.
3. Create a new file for the case:
If you have any questions, share them below or in this issue. Thanks!