Founded in the early 2010s, Respect Network Corporation transforms digital trust by empowering individuals with control over their digital identities. In an increasingly interconnected world, we’ve created a framework that enables users to decide how and when their information is shared.
Our mission centers on decentralization, advocating for a system where users own their data without relying on centralized authorities. Through our decentralized identity protocols, we enable secure information sharing and enhanced trust in digital interactions.
Leadership
Gary Rowe, CEO (2012-present): A pivotal figure in trust-centric digital networks, Rowe brings extensive experience in technology analysis and innovation management. As former president of Burton Group, he established frameworks prioritizing privacy and enterprise security. Under his leadership, Respect Network has:
- Developed strategic privacy initiatives
- Forged partnerships across industries
- Created quantifiable trust metrics within the digital economy
- Designed user-empowering products for personal data control
Drummond Reed, Founder: With over two decades of expertise in digital identity systems, Reed has fundamentally shaped digital trust through:
- Architecting the Respect Trust Framework
- Creating eXtensible Data Interchange (XDI) for secure identity communication
- Contributing to W3C’s development of decentralized identifiers (DIDs)
- Establishing the Sovrin Foundation’s global identity network
- Advancing self-sovereign identity standards
Strategic Partnerships
Our partnerships with industry leaders drive innovation in personal data management:
Mydex Collaboration
- Integrates user-centric data management solutions
- Enables secure personal information sharing
- Enhances transparency in data ecosystems
Disconnect Partnership
- Implements advanced privacy protection tools
- Blocks invasive trackers
- Strengthens overall user privacy
Network Growth
Our production network marks a significant milestone, enabling:
- Secure data exchange
- Transformed customer-brand dynamics
- Interoperable systems for digital interactions
- Enhanced privacy protection measures
Impact on Digital Identity
Our initiatives have revolutionized digital identity by:
- Implementing privacy-by-design principles
- Enabling user-controlled data management
- Reducing vulnerabilities of centralized systems
- Setting standards for ethical data handling
- Providing frameworks for regulatory compliance
Recognition
Our innovations in digital trust have earned prestigious acknowledgments, including the European Identity Conference privacy award, validating our approach to:
- Advancing digital privacy
- Fostering secure digital ecosystems
- Promoting user consent and data protection
- Setting industry standards for trustworthy digital interactions