User Onboarding

Actors: Car Owners, Service Providers, Fleet Managers, OEM Administrators, Regulators, Developers

Activities:

1. User Registration

   • Sign up using an existing email (Microsoft, Google, corporate SSO).

   • Identity verification and mapping to a unique internal ID.

   • Accept terms & conditions and privacy policies.

2. Profile Setup

   • Complete personal, organizational, or role-specific details.

   • Define notification preferences (e.g., data alerts, API usage warnings).

   • Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for security.

3. Consent & Privacy Configuration

   • Select default data-sharing preferences.

   • Configure data monetization settings.

   • Set up compliance preferences (e.g., GDPR-specific settings).

4. Access Control & Role Assignment

   • Assign roles (e.g., Fleet Manager, Service Developer, Data Consumer).

   • Define API access scopes and usage limits.

Vehicle Onboarding

Actors: Car Owners, Fleet Managers, OEMs

Activities:

1. Vehicle Registration

   • Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or other unique identifiers.

   • Upload proof of ownership (if required).

   • Connect the vehicle to the ecosystem (e.g., via IoT gateway or OEM-provided API).

2. Vehicle Data Sharing Preferences

   • Configure real-time vs. historical data sharing settings.

   • Define service-specific access permissions (e.g., allow fleet monitoring but not location tracking).

   • Set up anonymization levels before data is shared.

3. Integration with Marketplace

   • Enable vehicle-generated data to be discovered in the data marketplace.

   • Configure pricing & monetization options (if applicable).

4. Security & Compliance

   • Configure data encryption settings.

   • Set up regional compliance settings (e.g., restrict data storage locations to comply with GDPR).

Distributed Node Onboarding (OEMs, Data Collectors)

Actors: OEMs, Data Collectors, Platform Operators

Activities:

1. Instance Registration

   • Register a new distributed node in the global registry.

   • Assign a unique Node ID for identification.

2. Capability Registration

   • Declare available data types (e.g., location, diagnostics, emissions).

   • List API endpoints and service offerings.

   • Register supported regulations & certifications (e.g., EU Data Act compliance).

3. API & Data Connectivity

   • Validate API integrations with Azure API Management.

   • Connect data sources (e.g., cloud storage, real-time streaming).

   • Ensure latency and failover testing before activation.

4. Security & Trust Verification

   • Perform security assessments (e.g., penetration testing).

   • Issue and store certificates for encrypted communication.

5. Service Availability Testing

   • Run test transactions to validate system performance.

   • Ensure correct logging & monitoring setup.

6. Global Synchronization

   • Register node metadata in the global registry for discovery.

   • Sync API schemas with the centralized interoperability layer.

Service Onboarding

Actors: Service Developers, Fleet Managers, OEMs

Activities:

1. Service Registration

   • Define service name, description, and capabilities.

   • Register API endpoints for data requests and responses.

   • List supported vehicle models (if applicable).

2. API Testing & Certification

   • Ensure API compatibility with standardized ecosystem protocols.

   • Test security, rate limiting, and data quality.

   • Obtain certification before going live.

3. Monetization & Billing Setup

   • Define pricing models (e.g., pay-per-use, subscriptions).

   • Configure revenue-sharing agreements with data providers.

4. Security & Access Control

   • Assign access tokens and API keys for authentication.

   • Implement OAuth 2.0 scopes for fine-grained permissions.

5. Marketplace Integration

   • Publish service in the developer marketplace.

   • Define search keywords & metadata for easy discovery.

Regulator & Compliance Authority Onboarding

Actors: Government Regulators, Compliance Officers

Activities:

1. Authority Registration

   • Register as a verified regulator in the ecosystem.

   • Define regulatory jurisdiction (e.g., EU, North America).

2. Audit Access Configuration

   • Assign access roles for auditing data-sharing logs.

   • Set up automated compliance checks.

3. Incident & Violation Monitoring Setup

   • Enable real-time alerts for non-compliant activities.

   • Define remediation workflows (e.g., warn, suspend, revoke access).

Developer Onboarding

Actors: Third-party Developers, Service Creators

Activities:

1. Developer Account Setup

   • Register using existing credentials (Google, Microsoft, corporate SSO).

   • Accept developer terms & conditions.

2. API Key & Sandbox Access

   • Generate developer API keys.

   • Gain sandbox access for testing.

3. Documentation & Training

   • Provide API documentation & tutorials.

   • Offer developer support channels.

4. Service Deployment & Monetization

   • Submit services for review & approval.

   • Configure pricing models & billing integration.

User Data Management & GDPR Compliance Workflows

Actors: Car Owners, Fleet Managers, Service Providers, OEMs, Regulators

Activities:

GDPR Data Access Request (Right to Access)

1. User Requests Data Report
   • Navigate to privacy settings in the dashboard.
   • Request a full report of personal data stored in the ecosystem.
2. System Aggregates Data
   • Collect all stored records linked to the user’s internal ID.
   • Include logs of data access by third parties.
   • Generate metadata descriptions (e.g., data type, storage location).
3. Data Delivery
   • User receives a download link (or API response).
   • The data is formatted in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON, CSV).
   • Ensure data expiration policy (e.g., link valid for 30 days).

 GDPR Data Deletion Request (Right to be Forgotten)

1. User Requests Account & Data Deletion
   • Navigate to privacy settings and request full deletion.
   • Select data scope (e.g., all data, only recent transactions).
2. Verification & Confirmation
   • Verify user identity via MFA to prevent fraud.
   • Display a summary of data to be deleted.
3. Data Deletion Workflow
   • Delete personal metadata (user profile, preferences).
   • Anonymize historical datasets (deleting only identifiable data).
   • Notify third-party data consumers to propagate the deletion.
4. Regulatory Logging
   • Store proof of deletion for compliance records.
   • Provide user confirmation receipt.

GDPR Consent Revocation (Right to Withdraw Consent)

1. User Revokes Consent
   • Navigate to data-sharing settings.
   • Select a specific provider or dataset to revoke access.
2. Instant Revocation
   • Update consent database in real-time.
   • Remove user access from data streams and APIs.
3. Third-Party Notification
   • Notify affected data consumers that the user no longer permits access.
   • Ensure graceful handling (e.g., allow processing of pending requests but deny future access).
4. Audit Logging
   • Log consent revocation request for compliance records.

Service Subscription & API Usage Workflows

Actors: Car Owners, Fleet Managers, Developers, Service Providers

Activities:

Subscribe to a ServiceUser Browses Marketplace

1. • Searches for available data services (e.g., predictive maintenance, insurance).
   • Reads pricing models, privacy policies.
2. User Opts In
   • Accepts terms of service.
   • Defines data-sharing permissions.
3. Service Activation
   • Assigns access credentials (OAuth token, API key).
   • Begins data streaming or on-demand API requests.
4. Billing & Invoicing
   • If the service is paid, handle automatic billing cycles.

Unsubscribe from a Service

1. User Requests Cancellation
   • Navigate to subscriptions dashboard.
   • Select service and click unsubscribe.
2. Consent & Data Retention Handling
   • Revoke service access immediately.
   • Allow user to choose data retention preferences (delete or keep anonymized).
3. Billing Closure
   • Process final invoice or refund (if applicable).

Compliance Auditing & Regulatory Workflows

Actors: Regulators, Compliance Officers, Data Protection Authorities

Activities:

Regulatory Data Audit

1. Regulator Initiates Audit
   • Uses admin portal to request data access logs for a given period.
   • Defines data sources & providers under investigation.
2. System Generates Audit Report
   • Fetches consent logs, access logs, API usage records.
   • Compiles report in structured format.
3. Regulator Reviews & Takes Action
   • Identifies non-compliant actions.
   • Issues warnings or penalties.

Security Incident & Breach Handling

1. System Detects Anomaly
   • An automated security monitoring system detects unusual data access.
2. Alert & Investigation
   • Notifies security team.
   • Temporarily restricts API keys, tokens if a breach is suspected.
3. Regulatory Reporting
   • If necessary, report incident to regulatory authorities within 72 hours.
   • Notify affected users.

Developer & API Management Workflows

Actors: Developers, API Consumers, Platform Administrators

Activities:

Register a New API

1. Developer Submits API Registration
   • Provides API name, description, expected traffic.
   • Uploads documentation & versioning info.
2. Security & Governance Review
   • API is checked for compliance.
   • API versioning policies enforced.
3. API Approval & Deployment
   • API is published in the developer portal.
   • API keys & access control policies are assigned.

 API Usage & Rate Limiting

1. User Requests API Key
   • Selects desired API service.
   • Accepts usage policies & pricing.
2. System Issues API Key
   • Generates a secure access token.
   • Assigns rate limits & scopes.
3. API Monitoring
   • Tracks request volumes.
   • Automatically throttles usage if limits are exceeded.