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Transparent Data Handling(TDH)
Real-time visualization of data flows, processing activities, storage locations, and third-party sharing in agent systems, giving users a clear understanding of their data lifecycle and enabling informed consent decisions.
In 30 seconds
- What
- Shows users real-time logs of where their data flows, how it's processed, where it's stored, and who accesses it.
- When to use
- Systems handling sensitive data where users need to verify compliance, audit trails, or make informed sharing decisions.
- Watch out
- Overwhelming users with technical detail defeats the purpose; oversimplifying hides real risks and creates false transparency.
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Transparent Data Handling: Overview
Real-time visualization of data flows, processing activities, storage locations, and third-party sharing in agent systems, giving users a clear understanding of their data lifecycle and enabling informed consent decisions.
- Live data-flow visualization from input to storage
- Processing activity log in user-readable language
- Storage location and third-party sharing disclosure
- Per-item provenance and deletion status tracking
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