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DMTF Policies

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Every organization should have a set of operating policies to use as a guide to running its operations. The DMTF is no exception , and it has made public the information about the technology adoption process, how to gain access to the various DMTF committees, and policies regarding privacy and the distribution of other information. This page briefly describes some of these policies.

Bylaws

The bylaws define the purpose of the organization the principal office of the corporation the members, directors, and officers and conflicts of interest.

Committee / Information Access

This document provides an overview of DMTF committees and organization, work groups, the voting process, and access policy.

Patent Policy

This policy provides instructions and rules that dictate the submission of patent considerations to the DMTF.

Press Release Policy

This policy regards joint press releases and supporting quotes, what may be requested, requirements and approval processes.

Privacy Policy

This document outlines the DMTF policy on the collection of personal data, domain information, cookies, security, and disclosure.

Release Process

This document details the process of releasing DMTF specifications and schema. The release process has five phases, from development, comment, review, and preliminary standard and final standard. This document also details the numbering and errata methods for DMTF documents.

Member Rules of Conduct

One DMTF objective is to position its members as leaders in the management community. These guidelines help the DMTF supply its members with quality public relations opportunities while strengthening, clarifying, and protecting DMTF initiatives, specifications, and standards. 

Technology Adoption Policy

This policy outlines the rules for adopting new technology including  instructions for submitting of new technology, possible courses of action and press  and resubmit options.

For additional information about any of the preceeding polocies, see the  Operating Policies page on the DMTF web site.  If you have questions about DMTF polocies, contact dmtf-info@dmtf.org

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