Strategy

We want to see a world where we are in control of information about us. Companies are innovating on surveillance capitalism, reducing people to data for exploitation.

The unprecedented surveillance capabilities of governments outstrip the safeguards for our rights. Governments are innovating on how to expand exploitation.

The seamless way we communicate using some of these technologies has helped many to organise politically and to express dissent online and offline. But the hidden data harvesting on which many of these technologies rely also threatens our ability to challenge power, no matter the type of government.

The promises made with innovation have not been enjoyed by all equally. Innovative solutions can be designed to empower and serve individuals and communities, rather than state and corporate power. A new approach to data and technology must be established to make this a reality.