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Media Kit
Version 1.0 | This Media Kit was approved on 01 February 2022.
This document employs terms related to TIOF's DCDR Advocacy that can be found in the TIOF terminology as well as the DCDR Terminology.
For a structure of The IO Foundation and the DCDR initiative, please visit
This document describes all the elements that conform the Data-Centric Digital Rights' initiative identity (aka Branding Guidelines) and their usage rules on any generated content, by either TIOF Members, Contributors or any other third parties.
It is a reference document to which all DCDR productions, either for internal or external use, must refer and adhere.
You should familiarize yourself with this it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to the initiative's Team Comms Manager.
A full Media Kit set is available for download in TIOF's Media Package, which includes DCDR materials.
The following forms are authorized when referring to TechUp:
Please note the capitalization
- Data-Centric Digital Rights
- DCDR
- Abbreviation: DCDR (Example: [TIOF DCDR])
The following is the official tagline of DCDR.
Guiding technologists to build safe technology for digital twins.
Mission: To provide technologist with a clear framework and taxonomies to embed Data-Centric Digital Rights into technology and enable their role as Next Generation of Rights Defenders.
Vision: A world where technology protects digital citizens and their digital twins transparently and by design.
The following are the official definitions to be used when describing or referencing DCDR. A number of variations are provided in an attempt to fit different character limitations.
When describing DCDR, please use these official descriptions.
Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR), an initiative from The IO Foundation, is a framework for technologists composed of Principles, Taxonomies and other technical tools. It enables them to develop a deeper understanding about the nature of data, the digital twins that emerge from it and make possible for them to embrace their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.
By understanding that I am my data, technologists may design solutions that aim at ending remedy by architecting and building technology that observers Rights by Design.
Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR), an initiative from The IO Foundation, is a framework for technologists composed of Principles, Taxonomies and other technical tools enabling them in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.
Data-Centric Digital Rights, an initiative from The IO Foundation, provides a framework for technologists that enables them to embrace their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.
DCDR provides a framework for technologists that enables them to embrace their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.
The following are the official logos for the DCDR initiative.
The DCDR are currently being designed and shall be released as soon as possible.
TechUp
Full Logo | [PENDING] | [PENDING] |
Format | Full Color | White Variant |
Usage | General use | Monochromatic or dark backgrounds |
The following are the official formulations of the 3 DCDR Principles that The IO Foundation puts forward to guide technologist in their role as NextGen Rights defenders.
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Principle I | Principle II | Principle III |
I Am My Data | End Remedy | Rights By Design |
Treat their data as you'd want to be treated. | Adopt designs that minimize grievances. | Leave no protection uncoded behind. |
DCDR follows the same font guidelines as The IO Foundation.
DCDR follows the same color palette as The IO Foundation.
The following are the official QR Codes to link DCDR's online resources.
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DCDR Principles | | |
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Principle I | Principle II | Principle III |
Aside from the #Tags defined in TIOF's Media Kit, the following are the official #Tags used by DCDR.
- #DCDR
- #DigitalHarms
- #DigitalRights
- #IamMyData
- #EndRemedy
- #RightsByDesign
Each TIOF initiative has its own set of #Tags.
Please refer to the corresponding initiative's Media Kit for their #Tags list.
The following are the official, sanctioned, Media Channels used by the DCDR advocacy for its activities.
Any other Media Channel not listed here is to be considered not affiliated with TechUp and therefore any opinions expressed are not to be associated with it.
The following is the official website for TechUp.
Full URL | |
Alternative URLs | None |
Short URL | |
Contents | General information about DCDR |
The following is the official documentation site for The IO Foundation and its initiatives.
Full URL | |
Alternative URLs | None |
Short URL | |
Contents | Publishing of all documentation relative to DCDR + Research + Reference materials |
DCDR uses the same URL shortener as The IO Foundation.
The following are the official repositories used by The IO Foundation.
Full URL | |
Alternative URLs | None |
Short URL | |
Content | Public repository showcasing DCDR's advocacy work |
Usage | Initiative Management + Community Collaboration + Transparency platform |
The following are the official email domains used by the DCDR advocacy.
Only email received from these domains are to be considered originated by DCDR or its members.
Domains | @TheIOFoundation.org |
Alternative Domains | None |
Usage | Official communications from DCDR Members both internally and externally |
The following are the official public email addresses used by TechUp.
Email | |
Usage | Official communications and inquiries |
The following are the official social media platforms where DCDR has some sort of active presence.
The IO Foundation, in general, uses social media reluctantly.
The DCDR advocacy currently uses the same Media Channels as The IO Foundation.
The IO Foundation has profiles in other platforms, sometimes in preparation for its use, sometimes to avoid impersonation.
The following is the official calendar through which the DCDR advocacy publishes events:
- organized by the DCDR initiative team (including all TIOF's and its initiatives')
- those it may participate in
- other events that are deemed relevant
Platform | Google Calendar |
Short URL | |
Content | Events calendar |
Usage | Public events calendar |
The IO Foundation accepts financial donations on both Fiat and Crypto currencies.
The DCDR currently uses the same Donation & Crowdfunding platforms as The IO Foundation.
The following is the official recruitment platform through which the DCDR initiative publishes its open positions.
Platform | QPage |
Full URL | |
Short URL | |
Content | Posting of open positions for DCDR |
The following is a list of TIOF's initiatives and a quick link to their corresponding Media Kit.
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