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Since 2019 — Protecting Digital Rights

Technology With Humanity at the Core

The Digital Civil Rights Coalition advances digital civil rights by shaping how technology is designed, governed, and deployed—protecting privacy, promoting equity, and strengthening democratic accountability.

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Our Mission

Bridging Technology and Civil Rights

As artificial intelligence, biometric systems, and data-driven decision-making increasingly shape daily life, DCRC has helped bridge a critical gap: translating civil and human rights principles into practical governance approaches for high-risk technologies.

Through research, convenings, public education, and global partnerships, we advance rights-protective norms that prioritize privacy, equity, democratic accountability, and community trust.

Our Vision

"A global world where all people freely, openly, and intentionally exercise digital citizenship."

Community members engaged in digital rights education
Our Three Pillars

The Foundation of Digital Civil Rights

Our work is built on three interconnected pillars that guide our mission to ensure technology serves humanity.

Access

Educating communities at the margin so they are not left behind with respect to emerging technology. We believe digital literacy is a fundamental right.

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Accountability

Holding companies and law enforcement accountable for deploying responsible AI and facial recognition systems that don't disadvantage people based on race, religion, or gender identity.

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Advancement

Equipping our community with the tools to build their own tech products and create generational wealth for their families through innovation.

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Our Impact

Driving Change Through Action

From the White House to global universities, our work has influenced how institutions understand algorithmic bias and technology governance.

Featured Initiative

White House Facial Recognition Convening

In 2024, DCRC hosted a high-level policy convening at the White House's Eisenhower Executive Office Building, bringing together policymakers, technologists, civil society leaders, and legal experts to address the civil liberties risks of facial recognition technology.

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DCRC White House Convening on Facial Recognition Policy

Eyes Off My Data

Partnership on AI & Apple

Established a rights-aware framework for navigating demographic data "choice points" in bias assessment—balancing privacy, fairness, and accountability.

Global AI Governance

University of Tokyo & Kyoto Law School

Created structured spaces for cross-border learning on emerging governance challenges at the environment–technology interface through international roundtables.

Necessary Trouble Toolkit

Civic Education Platform

Enabled advocates to move from awareness to sustained local action through accessible civic education resources on police accountability.

Legal Sector Accountability

National Bar Association

Elevated conversations about professional responsibility and DEI practices as corporate and technology clients exert increasing influence on the legal profession.

Research & Resources

Knowledge for Action

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Eyes Off My Data - Partnership on AI Research Publication
Technical Paper

Eyes Off My Data: Exploring Differentially Private Federated Statistics

Supporting algorithmic bias assessments across demographic groups while preserving privacy.

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Breathing Room - The Necessary Trouble Toolkit
Toolkit

Breathing Room: A Creative Coalition

A public-facing civic education resource designed to make police accountability structures legible and actionable.

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National Bar Association Panel - Tech Companies and Diversity
Legal Convening

National Bar Association: Tech Companies Are Pressuring Firms on Diversity

Examining how technology-driven pressures shape governance, procurement, and DEI practices in the legal profession.

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Get Involved

Join the Movement for Digital Civil Rights

Whether you're a policymaker, technologist, advocate, or concerned citizen, there's a place for you in the fight for digital equity and accountability.

  • Sign Our Digital Declaration of Rights

    Add your voice to the growing movement demanding clear boundaries for technology in society.

  • Attend a Convening

    Join decision-makers across sectors to address civil liberties risks of emerging technologies.

  • Support Our Work

    Your contribution enables research, education, and advocacy that protects digital rights.

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