Terminology
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The following section provides a comprehensive list of terms using across The IO Foundation's productions.
#Tag
#Tags are labels by which Content is categorized. Tags are widely employed in TIOF's Content.
3rd Party Content
Any Content, Comment or Reaction shared by an organization or an individual other than The IO Foundation.
Adviser
BHR in Tech
An initiative from The IO Foundation that aims to promote the adoption of the United Nations' Guiding Principles in Business and Human Rights in the Tech sector.
Channel
Comment
Consultan
Content
Contributor
CrowdShape
The CrowdShape (CS) initiative intends to be a model for crowd collaboration based on transparent processes and accountable management.
Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR)
Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR) is the advocacy aiming at protecting citizens' Rights by transparently implementing in their daily technology the regulations that should protect them.
Digital Credential
Digital Right
See the definition in the DCDR terminology :: Digital Right
Digital Society
See the definition in the DCDR terminology :: Digital Society
Digital Space
See the definition in the DCDR terminology :: Digital Space
Director
Engagement Document
Employee
Event Participant
Handbook
Individual
Interns
Media
Member
Any person officially involved in the implementation of initiatives under The IO Foundation.
Organizational Chart
Organization
Partner
Personal characteristic dimension (PCD)
Policy
Project Lockdown
Reaction
Representational Entity
The digital representation of people and objects in Digital Spaces.
Share
Any action that involves disseminating information. From publishing, posting online, forwarding 3rd party content, interacting with 3rd party content (likes, etc.), participating through Comments,
Space
Any location, physical or virtual, in which TIOF advances its advocacy and implements its initiatives.
Examples of spaces:
TIOF's offices
Event venues
Event online platforms
Official TIOF channels
TechUp
Volunteers
Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR)
A set of legal and technical standards to ensure the observance, compliance and implementation of Digital Rights.
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About the Terminology Page
This terminology page provides a concise and standardized reference guide for key terms used in The IO Foundation's procedures.
A
Accommodation
The temporary lodging (e.g., hotel, rental or dorm) where a member stays during a given activity.
Activity
A specific event, task, or undertaking organized or supported by the organization, typically designed to achieve a particular purpose or contribute to a broader initiative or project from The IO Foundation.
Activity Country
The country where a given activity is held.
Activity Location
The location (city, village, etc.) where a given activity takes place.
Activity Venue
The specific venue (e.g., conference center, hall or facility) where a given activity occurs.
Allowance
A predetermined amount of money provided by the organization to a member to cover specific expenses (such as meals, travel or lodging), during organization-related activities, often based on an allowance reference or applicable policies.
Allowance Reference
The official source or standard (e.g., organizational policy, government regulation, or industry guideline) used to determine the rates or amounts for allowances, such as per diem, travel expenses or meal allowances, ensuring consistency and compliance in calculations.
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Filing
The act of submitting invoices, receipts or other financial documentation to the organization for processing, typically to request reimbursement or record expenses incurred during organizational activities.
Filing Deadline (Soft)
The date by which a member should submit receipts for expenses incurred during a given activity to be reimbursed in the current payment cycle. Late submissions may be processed in the next payment cycle should the project specifications allow it.
Filing Deadline (Hard)
The final date by which a member must submit receipts for expenses incurred during an activity. No reimbursement will be possible for submissions received after this date.
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Home Country
The country where a member permanently resides or holds primary citizenship.
Home Residence
The primary residence or permanent address where the member lives.
I
Insurance
A policy purchased by the organization or member to provide protection against specified risks, such as health, travel or liability, covering potential costs or losses during organizational activities or employment.
Invoice
A document issued by a member or vendor to the organization, detailing services rendered or goods provided, including costs, quantities and payment terms, typically submitted for approval and payment processing.
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M
Meals
Food and beverage expenses incurred by a member during organization-related activities, often covered by a per diem allowance or eligible for reimbursement based on organizational policies.
Mileage
The distance traveled (in kilometers) when a member uses their personal vehicle for activity-related displacements, often tracked for reimbursement purposes.
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O
Office
The designated workplace or office location assigned to a given member for their regular duties.
P
Per Diem
A daily allowance provided to members to cover expenses such as meals, lodging and incidental costs incurred during organization-related activities.
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Reimbursement
The repayment provided by the organization to a member for approved out-of-pocket expenses incurred during organization-related activities, such as travel, supplies, or other authorized costs.
Reimbursement Deadline
The date by which the organization commits to processing and issuing payment for approved expense reimbursements submitted by a member, typically aligned with the organization's payment cycle.
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Salary
A fixed, regular payment made by an organization to a member, in accordance to their Terms of Reference, for their work or services, typically expressed as an annual amount and paid in installments (e.g., monthly).
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Transportation
The means or arrangements used by a member to travel to, from or during organization-related activities, including methods such as flights, trains, buses, boats, eHail services or personal vehicles, often subject to reimbursement or organizational support based on applicable policies.
Transportation Hub
The primary transportation hub(s) (e.g., airport, train station or seaport) used for travel to/from a given activity.
Transportation Method
The mode of transport used to reach a given activity (e.g., flight, train, bus, boat or eHail services).
Terms of Reference (ToR)
A document signed between a member and The IO Foundation outlining the purpose, scope, responsibilities and operational guidelines for a specific project, initiative or role within the organization, serving as a framework to define objectives, deliverables and expectations for all parties.
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