A commons, not a masthead
About Information Governance
Information Governance is an open, citable framework for examining the conditions under which public knowledge can support independent judgement.
Purpose
The framework is intended for researchers, public institutions, journalists, publishers, policymakers, technologists and citizens. It does not certify publications, rank opinions or issue trust scores. It describes functions, responsibilities and observable conditions.
The work was initiated and is edited by Guido van Nispen. Named contributors speak in their own voice; disagreement remains attributable and visible.
The ring stays open because the information environment is never complete, no single institution closes it, and governance is a continuing practice rather than a finished state.
Editorial commitments
- Every framework version is dated and remains citable.
- Every contribution is named, dated and answerable.
- Limits are stated with claims, not hidden in footnotes.
- No view counts, popularity sorting, trackers or engagement furniture.
- Corrections and superseded versions remain traceable.