> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://discover.theiofoundation.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://discover.theiofoundation.org/landing.md).

# Landing

Welcome to your team’s developer platform

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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">ICANN87</td><td><a href="/activities/current-season/season-2026/09-september/tiof-tu-fellowship-icann87.md">[#TIOF] TU Fellowship ICANN87</a></td><td><a href="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2F20EgL5qbxkwkisDI77MB%2FTIOF%202026%20ICANN87%20(Bali%2C%20Indonesia)-%20X.png?alt=media&amp;token=5a2e6762-5123-4a20-8e79-d7a0bec5cabd">TIOF 2026 ICANN87 (Bali, Indonesia)- X.png</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp Fellowship</strong></td><td align="center">IETF 127</td><td></td><td><a href="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2Fc7vl0EaESBiLDHqLMFr1%2FTIOF%202026%20IETF%20127%20(San%20Francisco)-X.png?alt=media&amp;token=4320f621-09e3-49d0-8504-ead53e8c2f2c">TIOF 2026 IETF 127 (San Francisco)-X.png</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="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FZVGyV9p8C3yR819oytsQ%2F%5B%23TIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20XXXX-XX-XX%20APRICOT%202026%20-%20Gitbook%20Card%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=c66b10e9-616f-4fd0-9ae9-33076ee436b3">[#TIOF] Comms [P] XXXX-XX-XX APRICOT 2026 - Gitbook Card XXX v1.0.png</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="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FXzRnNtw9pni2vmnDsoTm%2F%5B%23TIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20XXXX-XX-XX%20IETF%20125%20-%20Gitbook%20Card%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=559e052c-c38f-4416-a95d-5c0a756091b0">[#TIOF] Comms [P] XXXX-XX-XX IETF 125 - Gitbook Card XXX v1.0.png</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="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FqHjXjMsztU2flKaV6Gwb%2FGitbook%20Card%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=77a5cab0-2747-48ae-8f04-2fb342fbc930">Gitbook Card (1).png</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="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FhWjqQibwbkDwpJkJRNJP%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Gitbook%20Card%20APFYB-07%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=5e8480cd-be19-4122-8f50-904506ed5143">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Gitbook Card APFYB-07 XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/publications/articles/a-penny-for-your-bytes/part-vii-the-impending-cs-crisis.md">Part VII - The impending CS crisis</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>THE IO FOUNDATION</strong></td><td>WHAT'S IN A NAME?<br></td><td><a href="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FqstI2H6EySCpJzXjazy5%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Gitbook%20Card%20What's%20in%20Name%20ENG%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=d71922c5-b673-425d-a9d5-4b9fad390dc4">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Gitbook Card What's in Name ENG v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/publications/articles/the-io-foundation/whats-in-a-name.md">What's in a name?</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>DCDR</strong></td><td>LET'S TALK<br>DATA-CENTRIC DIGITAL RIGHTS<br></td><td><a href="https://2299724003-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FVBmCUFQpgRiLH1JLb7L9%2Fuploads%2FDuF9mjYeW30hD2Z1jz7P%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Gitbook%20Card%20Lets%20talk%20DCDR%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=e208b08c-5110-4821-8d93-7da74e7a984a">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Gitbook Card Lets talk DCDR XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/publications/articles/data-centric-digital-rights/lets-talk-data-centric-digital-rights.md">Let's talk Data-Centric Digital Rights</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.

<a href="/the-io-foundation/about/organization-brief.md" class="button primary" data-icon="building-ngo">Discover The IO Foundation</a> &#x20;

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&#x20;<a href="/the-io-foundation/about/support-us.md" class="button secondary" data-icon="hand-holding-seedling">Support Us</a>    <a href="/join-us/about/spotlight.md" class="button primary" data-icon="hand-spock">Get Involved</a>
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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="/dcdr-advocacy/about/readme.md" class="button primary" data-icon="book-open">Learn about DCDR</a>    <a href="/dcdr-framework/about/get-involved.md" class="button secondary" data-icon="hand-spock">Get Involved</a>

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## NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about open opportunities (internships, fellowships, volunteer calls), upcoming activities, advocacy campaigns and project updates.

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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="/community/about/spotlight.md" class="button primary" data-icon="users-line">Join the TechUp community!</a>    <a href="/dcdr-advocacy/about/the-sagan-oath.md" class="button secondary" data-icon="hand-sparkles">Plege the Sagan Oath!</a></p>

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## Get involved in our projects

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