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# Intermediaries & Operators

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In GDDS, intermediaries and operators play a crucial enabling role, making data accessible, trustworthy, and compliant with EU regulations. They help reduce complexity and lower barriers to entry for participants.

Key responsibilities may include:

* Identity and Access Management (e.g. authenticating participants, issuing credentials);
* Data and Service brokerage (e.g. data search and matchmaking);
* [*Compliance assurance (e.g. ensuring data usage aligns with CSRD, EPBD, or GDPR);*](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]
* Onboarding and support for participants, especially SMEs and municipalities.

Operators might include neutral industry bodies, domain-specific hubs, or trusted IT providers. In GDDS, multiple operators can coexist under federated rules, enabling sectoral specialisation while ensuring interoperability through shared trust frameworks.

[^1]: TBD