Data and AI are changing our world

Let's decide how, together

We campaign for communities to have a powerful say in decisions about data and AI

Our work

We convene the Data and AI Civil Society Network

We organise a Community of Practice for public engagement practitioners

We work with grassroots community data campaigns

We host global conversations on data and AI governance

Upcoming events

How AI is affecting welfare rights - a civil society primer

Dec 3, 2024

Gloucestershire Data Day

Dec 16, 2024

Recent publications

Governance Board Minutes 10 October 2024

Jeni Tennison ▪ Oct 10, 2024

Global Citizen Deliberation on Artificial Intelligence: Options and design considerations

Tim Davies ▪ Sep 18, 2024

Technology in Public Services: Debate Briefing

Jeni Tennison ▪ Aug 29, 2024

Recent posts

Data Policy Digest

Gavin Freeguard ▪ Oct 28, 2024

Behind Our Screens meets Connected by Data

Guest ▪ Oct 15, 2024

Informed engagement: explaining AI in local government

Tim Davies ▪ Oct 7, 2024

Our argument

The way data is collected and used does not work for people or our communities

Giving us more information and controls is not fixing this problem

We are connected by data – our data is about other people too

There is a better way

Communities should be involved in making decisions about data

Organisations should use participation to build trust and reduce risks

People should have a meaningful say over data

We can change things

We can change how we talk about data

We can change how organisations make decisions about data

We can change how data is regulated

Need help?

Do you collect, use or share data?

We can help you build trust with your customers, clients or citizens

Do you want data to be used in your community’s interests?

We can help you organise to ensure that data benefits your community

Want to get involved?