# Landing

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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp Fellowship</strong></td><td align="center">APRICOT 2026</td><td><a href="/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/e9SbXTDizN6anIL5EmdH">/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/e9SbXTDizN6anIL5EmdH</a></td><td><a href="/files/JBa7YCrFILefRemalkqb">/files/JBa7YCrFILefRemalkqb</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp Fellowship</strong></td><td align="center">IETF 125</td><td><a href="/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/zFgDf9ZRuUpDKYgB3sJj">/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/zFgDf9ZRuUpDKYgB3sJj</a></td><td><a href="/files/qnehiA2ZRjT6eyurhZPg">/files/qnehiA2ZRjT6eyurhZPg</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp Community</strong></td><td align="center">Launch of Argos club @ UMN</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/uHOuMnRkD7bRte4Gs6wD">/files/uHOuMnRkD7bRte4Gs6wD</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp Community</strong></td><td align="center">Launch of Argos club @ UKM</td><td></td><td><a href="/files/96epTIfD0VP8luoZd4wN">/files/96epTIfD0VP8luoZd4wN</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Explore upcoming activities

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>APRICOT 2026</strong></td><td>Jakarta, Indonesia</td><td>Asia Pacific's premier Internet operations conference.</td><td><em>More information soon.</em></td><td><a href="/files/3TTxW7A0WuhMiuuPwbWl">/files/3TTxW7A0WuhMiuuPwbWl</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>IETF 125</strong></td><td>Shenzhen, China</td><td>Global standards forum for Internet engineering and protocols.</td><td><em>More information soon.</em></td><td><a href="/files/VDCAc3Cre6mhtdcbekaj">/files/VDCAc3Cre6mhtdcbekaj</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>STS 2026</strong></td><td>Location to be confirmed</td><td>School of Technical Standards<br></td><td><em>More information soon.</em></td><td><a href="/files/Qm9jejdTO1VQeee2JAkf">/files/Qm9jejdTO1VQeee2JAkf</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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Latest publications

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>A PENNY FOR YOUR BYTES</strong></td><td>PART VII -<br>THE IMPENDING CS CRISIS</td><td><a href="/files/jmxOQ9RkXmTWpDMjKdTX">/files/jmxOQ9RkXmTWpDMjKdTX</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/zDuWse2i62uJ9QNLhx1a">/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/zDuWse2i62uJ9QNLhx1a</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>THE IO FOUNDATION</strong></td><td>WHAT'S IN A NAME?<br></td><td><a href="/files/vMyuCum6jJx4NDYt8UBk">/files/vMyuCum6jJx4NDYt8UBk</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/fU8dFAe7WvZVog3jYvD3">/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/fU8dFAe7WvZVog3jYvD3</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>DCDR</strong></td><td>LET'S TALK<br>DATA-CENTRIC DIGITAL RIGHTS<br></td><td><a href="/files/mGJyJBbOHF2bE3SO2iJc">/files/mGJyJBbOHF2bE3SO2iJc</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/DIo4mVq83b6ky0TSjCvk">/spaces/AEPxsorb0vygAAlwZz3R/pages/DIo4mVq83b6ky0TSjCvk</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Get to know The IO Foundation

The IO Foundation is a global for-impact NGO championing Data-Centric Digital Rights to strengthen user protection through technical standards. Our work focuses on supporting technologists, *the architects of modern civilization*, to safeguard human and digital rights by advocating for robust digital infrastructure.

Actively engaged in Standard Developing Organizations, we raise awareness of their critical role within the technical community both locally and globally.

Our mission is driven by innovation and accountability, ensuring technology serves humanity’s progress.

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### Our advocacy: Data-Centric Digital Rights

Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR), is the advocacy works towards protecting citizens and their digital twins by transparently implementing protections in their in their daily technology.

<a href="/spaces/rG4xcNzldvEoKR9FS7Og/pages/lYTjWdrtn09m2jOzLpkH" class="button primary" data-icon="book-open">Learn about DCDR</a>    <a href="/spaces/anvxjAzkrMrH39Mt5Hnn/pages/w98pSk1T5nqkUWB6dYli" class="button secondary" data-icon="hand-spock">Get Involved</a>

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{% code title="The 3 DCDR Principles
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```javascript
// Principle I: I am my data 
function I_Am_My_Data()
  /* Your data is your digital identity.
     Own it, control it, make it yours because it's you! */
  return "You == Data"

// Principle II: End Remedy 
function End_Remedy()
  /* If you can avoid a harm, do it right from the design phase. Proactive protections rulez! */
  return "Harms == Null"
  
// Principle III: Rights by Design 
function Rights_By_Design()
  /* Privacy and control must be built-in from the start.
     Your rights are the foundation, not an afterthought! */
  return "Trust == Kernel"
```

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<h2 align="center">Technologist are the Next Generation of Rights Defenders</h2>

<p align="center"><strong>If you work in technology, you are an architect of civilization!</strong></p>

<p align="center"><a href="/spaces/uld9T2tTIUQIOL2sa5b6/pages/UCFfCfav3C0mx1VdOJjE" class="button primary" data-icon="users-line">Join the TechUp community!</a>    <a href="/spaces/rG4xcNzldvEoKR9FS7Og/pages/1kcYGjHGLvBaklKDyAvD" class="button secondary" data-icon="hand-sparkles">Plege the Sagan Oath!</a></p>

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## Get involved in our projects

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-hexagon">:hexagon:</i></h4></td><td><strong>DCDR Framework</strong></td><td>The DCDR Framework is the basis for TIOF's DCDR advocacy.<br>Join us to set the path on how to build technology that protects its users by design.</td><td><a href="/spaces/anvxjAzkrMrH39Mt5Hnn">/spaces/anvxjAzkrMrH39Mt5Hnn</a></td><td><a href="/files/zBdr12JLex4Q7YCZOFx1">/files/zBdr12JLex4Q7YCZOFx1</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-hexagon">:hexagon:</i></h4></td><td><strong>ProcotolWatch</strong></td><td>Technical standards shape the infrastructure that run the global Internet. We keep watch and update you about the news that matter to you.</td><td><a href="/spaces/Z4O53Al0MHNRUdJylmgH">/spaces/Z4O53Al0MHNRUdJylmgH</a></td><td><a href="/files/xwFaWfeVSMHfYj3yvxND">/files/xwFaWfeVSMHfYj3yvxND</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-hexagon">:hexagon:</i></h4></td><td><strong>Open Tech Ecosystem Mapping</strong></td><td>A research and analysis framework to understand the tech ecosystem, the technical standards it produces and how it affects your technology.</td><td><a href="/spaces/anVjQaamf3Plb0grdcaC">/spaces/anVjQaamf3Plb0grdcaC</a></td><td><a href="/files/LRx1TDWvqib3NxpWJph3">/files/LRx1TDWvqib3NxpWJph3</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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