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Trusted data & analytics
Study and promote data quality, integrity, interoperability, measurement, and analytics so decisions rest on dependable information.
A California 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Technology worthy of trust.
We work to make data and digital systems more reliable, secure, transparent, and useful for the people and institutions that depend on them.
ResearchEducationPractical methodsPublic benefit
Why we exist
Trust is built into the work.
Our Mission
To advance the public good through research, education, and practical collaboration that strengthen the quality, integrity, security, and responsible use of data, technology, and artificial intelligence. We help public and private sector organizations apply technology ethically, address real-world challenges, and create measurable benefits for the communities they serve.
Our Vision
A future in which people, communities, and public and private sector organizations can rely on trustworthy, equitable, and accountable technology—where advances in data and artificial intelligence expand opportunity, respect human dignity, and serve the public good.
Our Values
Integrity and Independent Research
We uphold honesty, scientific rigor, and independence, grounding our findings and recommendations in evidence.
Equity and Accessibility
We promote fair access to technology and learning opportunities, working to identify and reduce bias, barriers, and unintended harms.
Ethical Technology and AI
We advance the responsible development and use of technology and artificial intelligence, with respect for privacy, human rights, and meaningful human oversight.
Transparency and Accountability
We encourage clear explanations of how systems work, recognition of their limitations, and responsibility for their decisions and outcomes.
Security and Public Trust
We treat data protection, system reliability, and responsible stewardship as foundations of public confidence.
Collaboration and Practical Impact
We bring together expertise across sectors to turn research into useful knowledge, effective solutions, and lasting public benefit.
Our scope
Where we focus
Our charter brings together disciplines that too often operate separately. The work below describes areas the Institute is organized to pursue through research, education, and collaboration.
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Responsible AI
Explore methods for evaluating and applying AI with attention to reliability, transparency, safety, accountability, and public trust.
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Cybersecurity & assurance
Advance education, research, and practical methods that strengthen information security and confidence in digital systems.
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Public sector technology
Support public agencies and private sector organizations as they improve information systems, digital services, and technology practices.
Federal research & technical capability
Independent research, backed by evidence
Trusted Data and Technology Institute is a California 501(c)(3) public-benefit research organization conducting independent applied research in trusted data, responsible AI, AI assurance, public-sector technology, cybersecurity, organizational systems, and technology governance. We combine quantitative research, large-scale public-data analysis, system evaluation, technical architecture, and evidence-based policy analysis to help public institutions understand, evaluate, and responsibly deploy emerging technologies.
10,000Controlled agentic AI episodesAI reliability & runtime governance
425,815Federal employees analyzedWorkforce, telework & organizational support
1,810Federal AI use casesAcross 11 federal agencies
Federal + State + LocalAI inventory auditsRisk classification & disclosure
OMB + FPDSFederal AI procurement linkageContract traceability research
3.49 millionConsumer complaint narrativesAutomation & consumer protection
Programs & training
Free public-sector training
All three courses are now available online, free for eligible public employees. Explore the courses or discuss on-site and custom training for your organization.
From ideas to use
How the Institute works
We innovate, design, build, test, monitor and improve data, technology and AI solutions for the public good.
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Research & evaluate
Investigate data, technology, AI, and cybersecurity; test methods and examine practical needs.
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Innovate & design
Start from a real public-sector problem and design solutions around data quality, security, and the people who will use them.
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Build & test
Build our own tools and demonstrations, and test them on real public data before they are used in research or offered to others.
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Monitor & improve
Track how each solution performs in use, fix what we find, and publish our methods so others can check our work.
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Teach & share
Develop educational resources, training, and professional learning to make trustworthy practices more accessible.
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Collaborate
Work across public and private sectors with governments, businesses, universities, nonprofits, research and standards organizations, and communities.
Public-interest collaboration
Better systems start with shared responsibility.
Technology can affect access to essential services, confidence in institutions, and everyday decisions. The Institute’s charter calls for work that brings technical rigor and public purpose together.
Discuss a collaborationExperience behind the mission
Leadership grounded in delivery.
Dr. Joseph Atalla, PMP, CISM, SecurityX brings more than 25 years of technology and executive experience across public and private sector organizations.
His prior work includes justice data exchange, integrated probation case management, electronic court workflows, automated reporting, quantitative research on telework and organizational support, and enterprise data quality and lineage solutions through DAVE and LISA. That experience informs the Institute’s focus on practical, trustworthy technology.
Partner & support
Help advance trustworthy technology.
We welcome conversations with foundations, grantmakers, researchers, public agencies, private sector organizations, educational institutions, and other mission-aligned supporters.
Potential support can help develop research, learning resources, practical demonstrations, and partnerships in the public interest. Contact us to discuss a grant opportunity, program collaboration, or contribution at info@trusteddti.com.
TDTI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our board, funding and independence policy are on our Governance & independence page.
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