1. What is Talabre and what does it do with certificates?
Talabre is an Academic Certification House that validates and certifies datasets, articles, and academic files for publishers, universities, and platforms. It issues digital certificates (Basic, Standard, Advanced, Elite) verifying compliance with standards like HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and FAIR. Verifiable at verify.talabre.com, these certificates ensure data and metadata meet privacy, security, and ethical regulations, boosting research credibility.
2. What standards does Talabre validate in certificates?
Talabre validates compliance with:
- HIPAA: Protection of medical data (PHI) through anonymization and restricted access.
- GDPR: Privacy of personal data with minimization and explicit consent.
- ISO 27001: Information security with encryption, access management, and documentation.
- FAIR and ORCID: Interoperability and author authentication. It also supports LGPD, DORA, CARE, and Open Science, depending on the certificate level (Standard, Advanced, Elite).
3. What certificates does Talabre issue for institutions?
Talabre issues four types of certificates for academic files:
- Basic: Validates basic metadata (title, author, date) without sensitive data.
- Standard: Verifies complete metadata and README, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Advanced: Reviews customized metadata, dataset samples, and secure access.
- Elite: Comprehensive validation of datasets and metadata, co-signed for maximum trust. Each certificate, verifiable at verify.talabre.com, confirms compliance with selected standards.
4. Does Talabre issue official ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR certifications?
No, Talabre does not issue official ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR certifications, as these require audits by accredited bodies (e.g., ANAB for ISO 27001). Talabre validates that datasets and metadata comply with these standards’ principles in academic contexts, issuing digital certificates that support this compliance, but they are not legally or formally equivalent to official certifications.
5. How does Talabre help authors comply with regulations?
Talabre provides Compliance Kits (HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001) that guide authors in:
- Anonymizing sensitive data (e.g., removing names, birth dates).
- Documenting in the README (e.g., security measures, authorizations).
- Using secure formats (e.g., XLSX without macros).
- Setting access levels (public, restricted, private). Talabre verifies these practices during certification, offering feedback for Standard and higher certificates. We invite institutions to adopt these kits.
6. What are Talabre’s certification limits?
- No external audits: Talabre cannot issue legally recognized ISO 27001, HIPAA, or GDPR certifications, as it is not an accredited body.
- Academic scope: Certificates are specific to academic files and do not cover external institutional processes (e.g., hospital systems).
- Author dependency: Certificate validity relies on authors following Compliance Kits and providing accurate data.
- Not a substitute for local regulations: Authors must comply with their institution or country’s regulations.
7. How is a Talabre certificate verified?
Talabre’s certificates are verifiable at verify.talabre.com. Each certificate includes a unique identifier, allowing researchers, institutions, or reviewers to confirm its authenticity and compliance with standards like HIPAA, GDPR, or ISO 27001. Advanced and Elite certificates offer detailed validations, ideal for sensitive projects.
8. Does Talabre work with a specific platform only?
No, Talabre is an independent entity certifying files for various publishers, universities, and platforms. Its neutrality ensures reliable certificates for global institutions. We invite publishers and repositories to join Talabre to certify their academic files.
9. What should I do if I find an issue with my certificate?
If you find an error (e.g., incorrect data) or a potential security breach (e.g., exposed sensitive data), contact Talabre at support@talabre.com. We will review the case, correct the certificate if needed, and take action (e.g., data removal) per applicable regulations.
10. Why choose Talabre certificates?
Talabre’s certificates offer:
- Credibility: Validation of global standards for academic research.
- Security: Protection of data with ISO 27001-aligned measures.
- Interoperability: Compatibility with FAIR and ORCID for global use.
- Support: Personalized feedback for Standard, Advanced, and Elite certificates. They are ideal for authors and institutions seeking trust and compliance. Join Talabre!
Contact
For more information about certificates or Compliance Kits, email support@talabre.com