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Standards-Based Public Privacy Transparency Infrastructure for Implementers
OPN Lab provides comprehensive access to ANCR specifications, conformance tools, and testing sandboxes for organisations deploying transparency-by-default systems. Built on open standards, our infrastructure enables privacy engineers and compliance teams to implement verifiable privacy infrastructure with confidence.
Whether you're building controller registries, implementing receipt infrastructure, or deploying cross-border privacy systems, OPN Lab delivers the technical foundation and validation tools necessary for production-grade privacy transparency.
Launching January 2026
Membership & Subscription Options
Three Pathways to Join OPN Lab
Free Individual Membership
Sign the OPN General Participation Agreement (GPA) to join the Open Privacy Network community and access foundational tools.
Controller Registry Subscription
Production-ready privacy infrastructure for organisations deploying verified controller transparency systems.
Pilot Partner Programmes
Early access to advanced L3 and L4 registry services for organisations leading transparency innovation.
Each membership tier is designed to support different stages of privacy infrastructure deployment, from initial exploration through to enterprise-scale production systems. Our flexible pathways ensure organisations can scale their privacy transparency capabilities as requirements evolve.
Getting Started
Choose the membership level that aligns with your organisation's current privacy infrastructure needs. All pathways provide access to core specifications and the OPN Lab community, with expanded capabilities available as your deployment matures.
Free Individual Membership
Join the OPN Community
Sign the OPN General Participation Agreement (GPA) to become part of the Open Privacy Network community. Individual membership provides foundational access to privacy transparency tools, documentation, and collaborative spaces.
This tier is ideal for privacy engineers exploring transparency infrastructure, researchers studying privacy-by-design patterns, and professionals seeking to understand ANCR specifications before organisational deployment.
What's Included
OPN Community Membership
Access online forums, working groups, and community events. Participate in discussions shaping privacy transparency standards.
Self-Assessment Tools
Evaluate your organisation's privacy transparency readiness with structured assessment frameworks and gap analysis tools.
TPI-R Baseline Scoring
Transparency Performance Index - Reference scoring to benchmark current privacy disclosure practices against standards.
OPN Lab Sandbox Access
Experiment with testing environments for ANCR implementations without production infrastructure requirements.
Standards Documentation
Complete access to specifications, implementation guides, and reference examples for transparency infrastructure.

Upgrade Path: Working Group Participation
Sign GPA plus IPR Agreement for working group access, contribution rights, and early specification access. Register contributions in the Contribution Registry to receive benefits and compensation for your technical input.
Controller Registry L2 Subscription
Production-Ready Privacy Infrastructure
The Registered Controller tier provides organisations with production-grade controller transparency and verified registry infrastructure. This subscription enables deployment of verifiable privacy systems that meet regulatory transparency requirements whilst maintaining operational flexibility.
Designed for organisations actively processing personal data and requiring verified controller identity infrastructure, this tier delivers the technical foundation for transparency-by-default operations. Your organisation receives a verified Controller Registry listing complete with receipt infrastructure and privacy signalling capabilities.
Core Infrastructure Included
Verified Controller Registry Listing
Receive a unique CIR-ID (Controller Identity Record) in the verified registry, establishing your organisation's authoritative identity for privacy transparency operations.
Receipt Infrastructure
Deploy notice receipts, consent receipts, and rights request receipts that provide cryptographic proof of privacy interactions and regulatory compliance.
Privacy Signalling Capability
Implement machine-readable privacy signals that enable automated privacy preference communication and consent management across systems.
Production Registry Access
Connect to the production Controller Registry infrastructure with service-level agreements, uptime guarantees, and dedicated technical support.
Pricing & Enquiries
Controller Registry subscriptions are priced based on deployment scale, transaction volumes, and support requirements. Contact our team to discuss your specific needs and receive detailed pricing information.
Pilot Partners Wanted
L3 & L4 Registry Services
We are actively seeking early adopters for advanced registry services that extend beyond foundational controller infrastructure. These pilot programmes offer organisations the opportunity to deploy cutting-edge privacy transparency systems whilst shaping the development of next-generation specifications.
Pilot partners gain strategic advantages through early access, co-development opportunities, and preferential production pricing. Your organisation will be positioned as a transparency leader whilst contributing to standards that will define the future of privacy infrastructure.
L3 — Monitored & Notarised Controller
Advanced tier for organisations requiring continuous transparency monitoring, Data Protection Officer governance integration, and HABNI trustmark eligibility.
Key Capabilities:
  • Real-time transparency monitoring and anomaly detection
  • DPO governance dashboard and workflow integration
  • Automated compliance reporting and audit trails
  • HABNI trustmark qualification pathways
  • Enhanced receipt infrastructure with notarisation
L4 — Cross-Border Registrar
Enterprise tier for multi-jurisdiction operators requiring registrar authority, comprehensive enterprise infrastructure, and real-time cross-border monitoring.
Key Capabilities:
  • Registrar authority for subsidiary controller registration
  • Multi-jurisdiction compliance orchestration
  • Enterprise-grade infrastructure with redundancy
  • Cross-border data flow transparency mapping
  • Advanced analytics and regulatory reporting
Pilot Partner Benefits
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Early Access
Deploy advanced registry features before general availability
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Co-Development Input
Shape specifications based on real-world requirements
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Preferential Pricing
Secure advantageous rates for production deployment
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Strategic Positioning
Establish leadership in privacy transparency innovation
Interested in becoming a pilot partner? Contact us at hello@transparencylab.ca with your use case and deployment timeline. Include details about your current privacy infrastructure, jurisdictional requirements, and organisational objectives.
Implementer Licences
Implementer licences are designed for organisations deploying ANCR infrastructure commercially, including service providers, platform operators, integration vendors, and technology consultancies. These licences provide the legal framework and technical resources necessary for building privacy transparency systems as commercial offerings.
Whether you're integrating ANCR specifications into existing platforms, building specialised privacy transparency tools, or offering controller registry services to clients, implementer licences ensure you have the intellectual property rights, technical specifications, and support necessary for successful commercial deployment.
Comprehensive Licence Package
Commercial Deployment Licences
Legal framework granting rights to deploy ANCR infrastructure commercially, including patent pool access and IP indemnification for covered implementations.
Enhanced Specification Profiles
Access detailed implementation profiles tailored to commercial deployment scenarios, including integration patterns and architectural guidance.
Conformance Test Suites
Comprehensive testing frameworks ensuring your implementation adheres to specifications and maintains interoperability with the broader ecosystem.
Patent Pool Access
Rights to essential patents required for ANCR implementation, providing legal certainty for commercial deployments across jurisdictions.
Priority Technical Support
Dedicated integration support channels with priority response times for technical questions, implementation guidance, and troubleshooting.
Custom Pricing
Implementer licences are priced based on your deployment scope, including factors such as number of controller clients, transaction volumes, geographic coverage, and support requirements. We work with each implementer to structure licensing terms that align with business models and deployment timelines.
Request a detailed quote by providing information about your intended commercial use case, expected deployment scale, and technical integration requirements.

Note: Full L2-L4 OPN Trustmark Certification structure (certified by GDTA, bundling infrastructure services) is scheduled for MVP 2 rollout. Early implementer licence holders will receive transition support and preferential access to certification programmes.
Regulatory Partners
Complimentary Access for Privacy Authorities
Privacy authorities and regulatory bodies receive comprehensive complimentary access to OPN Lab resources to support oversight activities, enforcement operations, and policy development. We recognise the critical role regulators play in privacy protection and provide dedicated infrastructure to enhance regulatory effectiveness.
This programme ensures privacy authorities have the technical tools, specifications, and training necessary to understand, evaluate, and enforce transparency requirements in organisations deploying ANCR infrastructure. No membership fees are required for qualifying regulatory bodies.
Comprehensive Regulatory Access
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Complete Specifications Access
All core ANCR specifications and enhanced profiles, including technical implementation details and architectural documentation for oversight activities.
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Conformance Validation Tools
Testing frameworks enabling authorities to verify organisation claims about privacy transparency implementations and detect non-conformance.
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Regulatory Dashboard
Dedicated oversight interfaces providing visibility into controller registry activity, compliance metrics, and enforcement infrastructure integration.
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Enforcement Training
Comprehensive training curriculum for enforcement staff covering technical specifications, investigation methodologies, and compliance assessment frameworks.
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Policy Consultation
Direct consultation services for policy development, regulatory framework customisation, and jurisdiction-specific implementation guidance.
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Priority Technical Support
Dedicated technical support channels for regulatory enquiries, investigation assistance, and enforcement operation coordination.
Eligible Regulatory Bodies
This programme is available to data protection authorities, privacy commissioners, and other regulatory bodies with statutory oversight responsibilities for privacy and data protection. Contact us to establish complimentary access for your authority.
Regulatory enquiries: hello@transparencylab.ca
"OPN Lab's regulatory partner programme strengthens governance capacity to enforce transparency requirements whilst supporting innovation in privacy-enhancing technologies."