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The IO Foundation is a global for-impact NGO championing Data-Centric Digital Rights to strengthen user protection through technical standards. Our work focuses on supporting technologists, the architects of modern civilization, to safeguard human and digital rights by advocating for robust digital infrastructure.

Actively engaged in Standard Developing Organizations, we raise awareness of their critical role within the technical community both locally and globally.

Our mission is driven by innovation and accountability, ensuring technology serves humanity’s progress.

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Our advocacy: Data-Centric Digital Rights

Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR), is the advocacy works towards protecting citizens and their digital twins by transparently implementing protections in their in their daily technology.

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The 3 DCDR Principles

// Principle I: I am my data 
function I_Am_My_Data()
  /* Your data is your digital identity.
     Own it, control it, make it yours because it's you! */
  return "You == Data"

// Principle II: End Remedy 
function End_Remedy()
  /* If you can avoid a harm, do it right from the design phase. Proactive protections rulez! */
  return "Harms == Null"
  
// Principle III: Rights by Design 
function Rights_By_Design()
  /* Privacy and control must be built-in from the start.
     Your rights are the foundation, not an afterthought! */
  return "Trust == Core"