# Spotlight

## Current Openings

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## Joining The IO Foundation

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The IO Foundation is always looking for talented individuals wishing to make an impact in technology and protect users by design.

Do you share our [vision](/the-io-foundation/about/organization-brief.md#our-vision)?

Do you have a passion towards the development and support of the [Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy](/dcdr-advocacy/about/readme.md)?\
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Do you want to participate in our [initiatives](/the-io-foundation/about/organization-brief.md#our-initiatives)?
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**Together we can work towards protecting citizens' Data-Centric Digital Rights.**

**Let’s talk!**
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## How can I get involved?

Getting involved with The IO Foundation and its initiatives is easy!

By joining as a TIOF Member you will officially join one of the TIOF Teams, participate in organized tasks and have access to tools and other resources as well as training.

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More information on this section is coming soon.\
Stay tuned!
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Members of a Board</strong></td><td><a href="/files/JdQyP03GHi3m1Tv4cb4e">/files/JdQyP03GHi3m1Tv4cb4e</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Employees</strong></td><td><a href="/files/O473yE2jLHfMSVUA7tR2">/files/O473yE2jLHfMSVUA7tR2</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Associates</strong></td><td><a href="/files/u1oCUwfFvS1zskAhpAIM">/files/u1oCUwfFvS1zskAhpAIM</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Internships</strong></td><td><a href="/files/KAtuc7CMlSWpuDSRnM6l">/files/KAtuc7CMlSWpuDSRnM6l</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Volunteers</strong></td><td><a href="/files/OV0pxsksklyhTwWBaaD9">/files/OV0pxsksklyhTwWBaaD9</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contributors</strong></td><td><a href="/files/b6utFJXF18D0dDCgW83P">/files/b6utFJXF18D0dDCgW83P</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## TechUp Community

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## Partners

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Would you like to partner with us?

<a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/PartnershipEoI" class="button primary" data-icon="memo-circle-check">Reach out!</a>
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## NOTICE

A Partners portal is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
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## Suppliers

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## NOTICE

A Supplier portal is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
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