1. Inventory what exists
List systems, date ranges, record types, approximate volume, formats, and retention periods. Avoid including sensitive content in your initial inventory.
2. Confirm authority
Determine who owns or controls the data, what contracts permit, whether people were given relevant privacy notices, and which laws apply.
3. Evaluate buyer fit
A prospective buyer may assess uniqueness, provenance, language, structure, coverage, completeness, and permissible uses.
4. Negotiate terms
Licenses can address permitted uses, duration, exclusivity, access, security, retention, deletion, audit rights, and payment triggers.
5. Transfer only when appropriate
Use secure processes, appropriate approvals and minimization. A completed agreement and payment are never guaranteed.
Next steps
Start with a non-sensitive overview of the information your business holds. If you want to explore a potential introduction to an AI data buyer, an initial assessment is available through WePayForData. Do not upload or disclose raw data before appropriate review.
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