# Personal Data Pods **Domain:** Decentralized Data / Personal Knowledge Infrastructure **Doc Type:** Architecture Concept Node **Maturity:** Implemented Pattern with Evolving Ecosystems **Related:** [[Solid Protocol]], [[Neural Data Sovereignty]], [[Local-First Software]], [[Permissioned Capability]] --- ## Definition **Personal data pods** store data in a user-controlled or user-delegated space separate from the applications that use it. Applications receive permissioned access rather than automatically becoming the permanent owner and sole custodian of the record. ## Neural-interface relevance Pods can support revocable sharing and cross-application portability for sensitive records. Their effectiveness still depends on identity, authorization, encryption, hosting, backup, inference governance, availability, and the power relationship between user and service.