Editorial Standards & Research: Buyer Guides

How GSDSI publishes buyer guides and diligence checklists: primary sources, verifiable claims, and compliance-ready language for enterprise teams.

Research and citation standards

The GSDSI Resources library supports enterprise data buyers evaluating feeds, sourcing posture, and procurement diligence. Articles prioritize verifiable claims, primary sources, and compliance-ready language suitable for internal memos and RFP annexes.

How we write

  • Lead with buyer decisions: what to test, what to ask vendors, what contracts must say.
  • Cite statutes, frameworks, and primary documents where enforcement context matters.
  • Avoid unverifiable superiority claims; frame comparisons as evaluation rubrics.
  • Update long-form posts when law, enforcement, or product scope changes materially.

Where to start reading

Browse the resources index, identity and location buying guides, and sourcing methodology. For structured evaluation artifacts see evaluation checklists.

Corrections and updates

Material corrections publish on the affected article with a revised dateModified in structured data. Contact info@gsdsi.com if an article misstates a product capability or compliance boundary.

Topics we prioritize

  • Identity graph diligence, device decay, and match-rate testing.
  • Location data governance after FTC enforcement actions.
  • CTV/ACR measurement design and clean-room joins.
  • Alternative data construction, leakage controls, and ticker mapping.

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