# Landing

Welcome to your team’s developer platform

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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

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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.

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## NEWSLETTER

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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>


# Organization Brief

Get to know The IO Foundation: its DCDR advocacy and its work to ensure technology is safe by design.

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## The organization

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The IO Foundation is a global for-impact NGO championing [Data-Centric Digital Rights](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs) to strengthen users' 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. Recognizing *technologists as the next generation of rights defenders*, we equip them through workshops and fellowships with the tools and knowledge to shape secure, trustworthy digital systems.

TIOF advances its work through the implementation of a number of [initiatives](#initiatives).
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As core stakeholders, technologists play a critical role as the [Next Generation of Rights Defenders](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFNextGen) and need to orient themselves through new design and implementation paradigms focused on protecting data. The [DCDR Principles](https://short.theiofoundation.org/DCDRPrinciples) are concepts that help them navigate the intricacies of applying Human and Digital Rights in digital infrastructures, products and services.
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Our mission is driven by innovation, accountability and support to our community, ensuring technology serves humanity’s progress.
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## Our Mission

`To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights.`
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## Our Vision

`A world where Human Rights and Data-Centric Digital Rights are one and the same.`
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## The challenges

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{% column width="50%" %} <i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **The nature of data is largely misunderstood.**\
With currently 11 definitions of data worldwide, if we can't agree on that basic concept it will be virtually impossible to protect it effectively cross-borders.

<i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **Technology is too complex for citizens and doesn't protect them properly.**\
Current regulations place too much burden on the citizens' shoulders.

<i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **Technology, and in particular software, does not have a way to prove compliance to data protection laws in an objective, standardized manner.**\
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{% column width="50%" %} <i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **Technologists do not have the necessary tools to be at the forefront of architecting and implementing better and safer technology.**\
Policy makers and civil society have failed at speaking to speak to technologists in a language they understand: clear, precise and definable problems + algorithms.

<i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **Users should only be expected to be responsible citizens and not hackers.**\
The ever-increasing complexity of technology does not allow users to be in full control of their digital twins and what is done with them.

<i class="fa-hexagon-check">:hexagon-check:</i>  **Governments are increasingly becoming irrelevant by not being able to protect their own citizens' data.**\
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## Our Values

The IO Foundation embraces the following values to drive its mission:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i>  <strong>INNOVATIVE IMPACT</strong><br></td><td><p>Our work only makes sense if we help digital users worldwide.</p><p>Our <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFInitiatives">initiatives</a> are designed and implemented only to serve the broader <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs">DCDR advocacy</a> and to help, step by step, generate practical outcomes that make technology better and safer transparently for digital citizens.</p></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i>  <strong>TRANSPARENCY &#x26; ACCOUNTABILITY</strong></td><td>We recognize the critical importance of operating under procedures and methodologies that are transparent in order to generate the necessary trust in our <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/DCDRPrinciples">DCDR Principles</a> and the advocacy at large.<br><br><br><br></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-users-rectangle">:users-rectangle:</i>  <strong>SUPPORTING COMMUNITY</strong></td><td><a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs">Data-Centric Digital Rights</a> is a global endeavor that requires the active participation of everyone, from policy makers to citizens, businesses and, most importantly technologists as architects and builders our digital societies.<br><br></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Our Guiding Principles

The IO Foundation's work is guided by the following Guiding Principles:

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### Algorithmic Transparency

Verifiable Claims
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Verifiable claims require that any promises about software—like privacy or functionality—can be objectively tested. This matters because it holds developers and organizations accountable, preventing empty or misleading claims. By ensuring transparency through evidence, users can trust the technology they rely on. It builds a digital world where integrity and reliability are non-negotiable.
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### Open Source

Open source fuels innovation by making technology transparent and accessible to everyone. It empowers communities to collaborate, improve, and adapt tools to their needs without restrictive barriers. This principle matters because it democratizes technology, ensuring no one is locked out of creating or benefiting from digital solutions. By sharing code freely, we build trust and foster a collective effort toward a better digital future.
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### Freedom of Expression

Freedom of expression protects your right to speak, share, and connect without censorship or fear. It matters because your voice is a cornerstone of a free and open digital society. This principle ensures platforms and tools amplify diverse perspectives, fostering dialogue and creativity. Without it, digital spaces risk becoming controlled, stifling individual and collective empowerment.
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### Agency

Agency means you own your data and applications, giving you control over your digital life. It matters because it frees you from reliance on third parties that might exploit or restrict your access. Self-hosting empowers individuals and communities to manage their tools securely and independently. This principle ensures your digital presence reflects your values and priorities, not someone else’s.
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## Our Network

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Estonia (Nonprofit)</td><td align="center">Since 2018</td><td align="center"><strong>Registration</strong><br>RIK: 80549272</td><td><a href="/files/DYCxmCBWwmNQEdIeKUar">/files/DYCxmCBWwmNQEdIeKUar</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Malaysia (Sdn. Bhd.)</td><td align="center">Since 2019</td><td align="center"><strong>Registration</strong><br>SSM: 201901006042<br>(1315369-A)</td><td><a href="/files/6o2zUObRGOxKUu2yp51K">/files/6o2zUObRGOxKUu2yp51K</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">United States (Nonprofit)</td><td align="center">Since 2023</td><td align="center"><p><strong>Registration</strong><br>Delaware: 7597974</p><p>IRS: 61-2106784</p><p><code>501(c)(3) awarded</code><br><br><br></p></td><td><a href="/files/4BtdWvVMAiSmFzT5wjU2">/files/4BtdWvVMAiSmFzT5wjU2</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Our Governance

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Members</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Board of Directors</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/b0hEhMhpc7m3xiYdhy6h#board-of-directors">/pages/b0hEhMhpc7m3xiYdhy6h#board-of-directors</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Board of Advisers</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/b0hEhMhpc7m3xiYdhy6h#board-of-advisers">/pages/b0hEhMhpc7m3xiYdhy6h#board-of-advisers</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Our Initiatives

The IO Foundation organizes its work around a set of Initiatives, each of them designed to bring about the changes in the tech ecosystem that shall protect the final user by design.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>BHR in Tech</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/fQzF3dCFH9939n6nw34N">/files/fQzF3dCFH9939n6nw34N</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Data-Centric Digital Rights</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/6X7awuVhrynyspFUJVJ3">/files/6X7awuVhrynyspFUJVJ3</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>TechUp</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/8hCFod08T35Yf6KTDxJK">/files/8hCFod08T35Yf6KTDxJK</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>CrowdShape</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/tkXJwnJGiLvK0PIsXueT">/files/tkXJwnJGiLvK0PIsXueT</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Universal Declaration of Digital Rights</strong></td><td data-object-fit="contain"><a href="/files/wc2USnRuUXPpaFUgbjqb">/files/wc2USnRuUXPpaFUgbjqb</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Oversight</strong></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Our Work

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## Our Partners

Across the years, The IO Foundation has partnered and collaborated with global and regional organizations, ranging from government agencies, universities, standards developing organizations (SDOs) and other NGOs.

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# Business Plan

Know about The IO Foundation's funding structure and strategy.

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## About

This section provides all the information about how The IO Foundation finances its advocacy and operations.

The organization actively attempts to balance traditional means of funding (donations, grants) with offering its own products and services aligned with its [Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR) advocacy](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs).

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## **Funding streams**

In accordance to its [Resource Mobilization and Allocation policy](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFPolicyRMA), The IO Foundation accepts resources from a variety of sources, categorized into streams, that are consistent with its Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles. The following are the recognized types of resource mobilization streams:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-square-1">:square-1:</i>  <strong>Grants</strong></td><td>Financial support received from foundations, government entities or other organizations typically designated for specific projects or initiatives.</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-square-2">:square-2:</i>  <strong>Donations</strong></td><td>Monetary or in-kind contributions provided voluntarily by individuals, corporations or institutions without expectation of direct return.</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-square-3">:square-3:</i>  <strong>Crowdfunding</strong></td><td>Raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-square-4">:square-4:</i>  <strong>Products &#x26; Services</strong> </td><td>Revenue generated from the provision of services and products that align with the organization's mission and expertise.</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-square-5">:square-5:</i>  <strong>Matching</strong></td><td>Funds matched by another party, often in response to funds raised through other means.</td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-square-6">:square-6:</i> <strong>Non-operating revenue</strong></td><td>Funds earned passively as a result of interests from financial instruments.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Unrestricted and Restricted resources**

In accordance to its [Finance Policy](https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFPoliciesFinance), The IO Foundation categorizes all mobilized resources into two distinct categories:

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### **Unrestricted resources**

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## Budgeting

The IO Foundation establishes every season an budget plan for the upcoming season.&#x20;

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Budget plans are not currently made public (although it is on our roadmap) due to resource constraints.

Nonetheless, you can consult the organization's [Annual Reports](https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFAnnualReports) which are public.


# NextGen Rights Defenders

Discover who are the architects of digital civilizations.

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## Engaging the correct stakeholders

In the efforts to ensure that technology is designed and build in ways that are protective of citizens and their digital twins, the most important actor is largely non-engaged: Technologists.

They are the people tasked to architect and build the technology everyone is so much concerned about and yet they occupy, on a practical level, a marginal space in the whole conversation.

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## STATEMENT

***At The IO Foundation, we recognize technologists as the Next Generation of Rights Defenders.***
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## **Want to spread the word?**

Use these these hashtags in your posts:

\#NextGenRightsDefenders

\#RightsTech
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## Challenges

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Technologists face a number of challenges that are stopping them from taking an active role in architecting and building better and safer digital spaces. Until these challenges aren't addressed, they will largely remain external actors and not embrace their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.

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TIOF has identified the following challenges:

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**Challenge 1:** Lack of taxonomies<br>
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Why: Without a common, clear, technical language describing Digital Harms or Digital Rights it is impossible for a technologist to envision what are the repercussions of technology to both citizens and their digital twins.
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**Challenge 2:** Lack of financial incentives
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Why: Civil Society does not have comparable financial means as Corporate or Governments. The lack of career advancement rewards can't be appealing when the alternatives can be very lucrative; even more so when debt is introduced in the equation.
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**Challenge 3:** Lack of tools and knowledge to become that change
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Why: Minimizing frictions for technologists will scale their adoption of their role as NextGen Rights Defenders.&#x20;
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## Supporting the NextGen Rights Defenders

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h3>DCDR Principles</h3><p>While the UDDR is still a work in progress, The IO Foundation has created the DCDR Principles to act upon <strong>Challenge 1</strong> and guide developers to update some of their paradigms and stepping up as NextGen Rights Defenders.</p><p><br></p></td><td>See more information in the <a data-mention href="/spaces/rG4xcNzldvEoKR9FS7Og">/spaces/rG4xcNzldvEoKR9FS7Og</a> documentation.</td></tr><tr><td><h3>TechUp</h3><p>Ensuring that the DCDR Principles become part of the technologists' toolbox as well as provide them with a space to bootstrap their own Tech NGOs is the objective of our TechUp initiative.</p><p></p><p><br></p></td><td>See more information in the <a data-mention href="/spaces/-M_K54SuAkrrbCKMqyze">/spaces/-M_K54SuAkrrbCKMqyze</a> documentation.</td></tr><tr><td><h3>CrowdShape</h3><p>This initiative aims at acting upon <strong>Challenge 3</strong> by providing tools to quickly and easily bootstrap a Tech NGO. It would also enable some solutions for Challenge 2 by encouraging donations through accountability and transparency by design.<br></p></td><td>See more information in the <a data-mention href="/spaces/MxkrsyQSraXtP8kYavv2">/spaces/MxkrsyQSraXtP8kYavv2</a> documentation.</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Support Us

Explore how to support The IO Foundation and our work!

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[**ShortURL**](https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFDocsSupportUs) **|&#x20;**~~**Playbook**~~**&#x20;|&#x20;**~~**Assistant**~~
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Use this QR Code to quickly share this page.

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## Supporting TIOF

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The IO Foundation relies on funding support to advance its [DCDR advocacy](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs) and develop its [initiatives](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFInitiatives).

Your contribution goes straight to our work ensuring new technologies are architected and built to protect digital citizens.

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**We thank you for your support and for helping making possible a world where Human Rights and Data-Centric Digital Rights are one and the same.**
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**IMPORTANT**

As per The IO Foundation's [Resource Mobilization and Allocation Policy](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFPolicyRMA), please note that donations are made without strings attached.

TIOF is an independent civil society organization and will remain so regardless of the contributions received and their origin.
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### Fiat currencies

You can donate using fiat currencies.

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We are updating our donation platform - Thank you for your patience.
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### Crypto currencies

You can donate using crypto currencies.

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We are updating our donation platform - Thank you for your patience.
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# Media Kit

Discover all about The IO Foundation's branding | Version 1.0

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[**ShortURL**](https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFDocsMediaKit) **|&#x20;**~~**Playbook**~~**&#x20;|&#x20;**~~**Assistant**~~
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Use this QR Code to quickly share this page.

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## Introduction

### About

This document describes all the elements that conform The IO Foundation's organization identity (aka Branding Guidelines) and their usage rules on any generated content, by either [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members), [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) or any other third parties.

It is a reference document to which all TIOF productions, either for internal or external use, must refer and adhere.

You should familiarize yourself with this it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to the corresponding Team Comms Manager.

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A document summarizing The IO Foundation's [Branding Guidelines](https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Branding%20Guidelines%20ENG%20v1.4.pdf) is also available.
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**A full Media Kit set is available for download in** [**TIOF's Media Package**](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPackageMedia)**.**
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## Concepts

### Name

The following forms are authorized when referring to The IO Foundation:

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* The IO Foundation
* TIOF
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## REMARKS

* Please note the capitalization
* The article "The" is not optional nor it is inseparable from the rest of the name: ~~the IO Foundation~~ / ~~IO Foundation~~
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### Mission & Vision

The following are the official formulations of The IO Foundation's Mission & Vision:

> **Mission:** `To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights.`

> **Vision:** `A world where Human Rights and Data-Centric Digital Rights are one and the same.`

### Values

The IO Foundation embraces the following values to drive its mission:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i>  <strong>INNOVATIVE</strong></p><p>      <strong>IMPACT</strong></p></td><td><p>Our work only makes sense if we help digital users worldwide.</p><p>Our <a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFInitiatives">initiatives</a> are designed and implemented only to serve the broader <a href="https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy">DCDR advocacy</a> and to help, step by step, generate practical outcomes that make technology better and safer transparently for digital citizens.</p></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i>  <strong>TRANSPARENCY</strong><br>       <strong>&#x26; ACCOUNTABILITY</strong></td><td>We recognize the critical importance of operating under procedures and methodologies that are transparent in order to generate the necessary trust in our <a href="https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples">DCDR Principles</a> and the advocacy at large.<br></td></tr><tr><td><p><i class="fa-users-rectangle">:users-rectangle:</i>  <strong>SUPPORTING</strong></p><p>      <strong>COMMUNITY</strong></p></td><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy">Data-Centric Digital Rights</a> is a global endeavor that requires the active participation of everyone, from policy makers to citizens, businesses and, most importantly technologists as architects and builders our digital societies.<br></td></tr></tbody></table>

### The advocacy

The IO Foundation's advocacy is called [Data-Centric Digital Rights](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs). The following forms are to be used internally in TIOF and highly encouraged when referring to the advocacy:

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* Data-Centric Digital Rights
* DCDR
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## REMARKS

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**About the DCDR advocacy**

[Data-Centric Digital Rights](https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFDCDRDocs) advocates to establish the necessary technical standards to transparently protect citizen's [digital twins](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRTerminology#digital-twin) and enable technologists to create better and safer digital societies through embracing their role as [NextGen Rights Defenders](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFNextGen).

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For more information on the DCDR advocacy, please refer to

* [DCDR Website](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRWeb)
* [DCDR Documentation](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDocs)
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#### Iconography

While there is currently no agreed-upon iconography for the Data-Centric Digital Rights, The IO Foundation uses the following assets: **\[WIP]**

### DCDR Principles

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Find all the information on the [DCDR initiative's Media Kit](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRMediaKit).
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### TIOF Members

The following is the official information about [the Humans](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFMembers) composing The IO Foundation.

You can also check the [TIOF's Organization Chart](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart).

## Contents

### Descriptions

The following are the official definitions to be used when describing or referencing The IO Foundation and its DCDR advocacy. A number of variations are provided in an attempt to fit different character limitations.

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When describing The IO Foundation, please use these official descriptions.
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#### Full version

The IO Foundation (TIOF) is a global for-impact NGO advocating for Data-Centric Digital Rights. Born from a fundamental concern about the state of technology in the world, its mission is to `Promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights`, thus enabling the implementation of better and safer digital societies.

As data becomes an increasingly powerful economic, political, and social force, *programmers are emerging as the next generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders*.

Following its vision of `A world where Human Rights and Digital Rights are one and the same`, TIOF aims to raise awareness of the importance of Data-Centric Digital Rights in collaboration with all stakeholders ranging from programmers, bodies of governance, civil society and corporate.

#### Mini version (under 300 characters)

The IO Foundation (TIOF) is a global for-impact NGO advocating for Data-Centric Digital Rights to establish a more solid approach to Rights from a technical standards perspective and to raise awareness on the critical role of programmers as the Next Generation of Human and Digital Rights defenders.

#### Micro version (under 160 characters)

TIOF is a for-impact NGO advocating for Data-Centric Digital Rights aiming to establish a more solid approach to Rights from a technical standards perspective.

#### Nano version (under 100 characters)

The IO Foundation is a global for-impact NGO advocating for Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR).

### Logos

The following are the official logos for The IO Foundation.

|                                                            |                                  |                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| <p><strong>TIOF</strong><br><strong>Full Logo</strong></p> | ![](/files/gUkeSbzJ8VTCNsyKzJ8F) | ![](/files/dkDmYIZeFAH1lrmBiiJm)   |
| <p><strong>TIOF</strong><br><strong>Hex Logo</strong></p>  | ![](/files/CkkjU4xBPP7mFK9oBjYO) | ![](/files/pf1L7CweZjlreInJdKQe)   |
| **Format**                                                 | Full Color                       | White Variant                      |
| **Usage**                                                  | General use.                     | Monochromatic or dark backgrounds. |

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For more information, please refer to [TIOF's Branding Guidelines](https://TIOF.Click/BrandingKit).
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**All logos are available for download in** [**TIOF's Media Package**](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPackageMedia)**.**
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### Fonts (typeface)

The official font for The IO Foundation content is Montserrat.

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## **REMARKS**

Only in the event that the official font is not available (**and only if**), the following fonts can be used as alternatives and in this order

1. Helvetica
2. Arial
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For more information, please refer to [TIOF's Branding Guidelines](https://TIOF.Click/BrandingKit).
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### Color palette

The following are the official colors composing The IO Foundation's color palett&#x65;**.**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Color</strong></td><td><strong>Light gray</strong></td><td><strong>Dark gray</strong></td><td><strong>Orange</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Code</strong></td><td>LG</td><td>DG</td><td>O</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sample</strong></td><td><img src="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/Color%20Palette/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Color%20Palette%20-%20Light%20gray%20XXX%20v1.0.png" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/Color%20Palette/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Color%20Palette%20-%20Dark%20gray%20XXX%20v1.0.png" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/Color%20Palette/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Color%20Palette%20-%20Orange%20XXX%20v1.0.png" alt="" data-size="line"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RGB</strong></td><td>137, 137, 142</td><td>78, 80, 86</td><td>247, 149, 82</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HSL</strong></td><td>240, 2.2, 54.7</td><td>225, 4.9, 32.2</td><td>24, 91.2, 64.5</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hex</strong></td><td>#89898E</td><td>#4E5056</td><td>#F79552</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="189.48194984202962"></th><th width="186.29844531826296"></th><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Color</strong></td><td><strong>Light blue</strong></td><td><strong>Dark blue</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Code</strong></td><td>LB</td><td>DB</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sample</strong></td><td><img src="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/Color%20Palette/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Color%20Palette%20-%20Light%20blue%20XXX%20v1.0.png" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF/raw/master/Project%20Identity/Color%20Palette/%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%20Color%20Palette%20-%20Dark%20blue%20XXX%20v1.0.png" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RGB</strong></td><td>102, 181, 197</td><td>80, 145, 158</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>HSL</strong></td><td>190, 45.0, 58.6</td><td>190, 32.8, 46.7</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hex</strong></td><td>#66B5C5</td><td>#50919F</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## REMARKS

Due to Google Calendar limitations, TIOF's [Public Event Calendar](https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal) uses their *Graphite* color coding.
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For more information, please refer to [TIOF's Branding Guidelines](https://TIOF.Click/BrandingKit).
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### QR Codes

The following are the official QR Codes to link The IO Foundation's online resources.

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| ![](/files/oB7M3xBgDTUAEeCiG709) | ![](/files/Xl4Kht4Rj6mOgP0PKLyO) | ![](/files/BdC4352ZvixAcggn6rLw) |
|           TIOF Website           |              Join Us             |              Donate              |

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| :------------------------------: | :------------------------------: | :------------------------------: |
| ![](/files/WtijhsPhnWyWyLqKMiVe) | ![](/files/tfDMvyrgJUp6pPwYJLdU) | ![](/files/wj3RMdu0fMnPpGuPnIAP) |
|     Hey Big Tech declaration     |          Code of Conduct         |         Dhatam House Rule        |

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**All QR Codes are available for download in** [**TIOF's Media Package**](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPackageMedia)**.**
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### #Tags

The following are the official #Tags used by The IO Foundation in all of its Channels.

* \#TheIOFoundation (or #TIOF)
* \#Data-Centric-Digital-Rights (or #DCDR)
* \#HeyBigTech
* \#DhathamHouseRule
* \#RightsTech

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Each [TIOF initiative](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFInitiatives) has its own set of #Tags.\
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## Official Channels

The following are the official, sanctioned, Media Channels used by The IO Foundation for its outreach actions.

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### Official Website

The following is the official website for The IO Foundation and its initiatives.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="178.56812431847231"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://TheIOFoundation.org">https://TheIOFoundation.org</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td><a href="https://TheIOFoundation.com">.com</a> <a href="https://TheIOFoundation.net">.net</a> <a href="https://TheIOFoundation.eu">.eu</a> <a href="https://TheIOFoundation.asia">.asia</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFWeb">https://TIOF.Click/TIOFWeb</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contents</strong></td><td>Publishing of general information about TIOF and its advocacy + Initiatives Presentation + Publications + Events</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Primary reference to The IO Foundation</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Official Documentation

The following is the official documentation site for The IO Foundation and its initiatives.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="178.56812431847231"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://Docs.TheIOFoundation.org">https://Docs.TheIOFoundation.org</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFDocs">https://TIOF.Click/TIOFDocs</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contents</strong></td><td>Publishing of all documentation (policies, handbooks, operations and others) relative to The IO Foundation.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### URL Shorteners

The following are the official URL shortener domains used by The IO Foundation.

| **URL**              | <https://TIOF.Click>                             | <https://DoThe.Click>                                                      |
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| **Alternative URLs** | None                                             | None                                                                       |
| **Short URL**        | N/A                                              | N/A                                                                        |
| **Usage**            | Shorten URLs related to TIOF and its initiatives | Shorten URLs related to other organizations or projects that TIOF supports |

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### Organization's Repository

The following are the official repositories used by The IO Foundation.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="168.40434927892022"></th><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td><a href="http://TIOF.Click/TIOFGitHub">TIOF Profile on GH</a></td><td><a href="http://TIOF.Click/TIOFRepo">TIOF Repository on GH</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td>None</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFGitHub">https://TIOF.Click/TIOFGitHub</a></td><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFRepo">https://TIOF.Click/TIOFRepo</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Full URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/">https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF">https://github.com/TheIOFoundation/TIOF</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Content</strong></td><td>Official profile of TIOF in GitHub.</td><td>Public repository showcasing TIOF's work.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Consolidation of all GH presence for TIOF.</td><td>Organization Management + Community Collaboration + Transparency platform</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Email

The following are the official email domains used by The IO Foundation.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Domains</strong></td><td>@TheIOFoundation.org</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative Domains</strong></td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Official communications from TIOF Members both internally and externally.</td></tr></tbody></table>

The following are the official public email addresses used by The IO Foundation.

<table><thead><tr><th width="285">Email</th><th>Usage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="mailto://Contact@TheIOFoundation.org">Contact@TheIOFoundation.org</a></td><td>Official communications and inquiries</td></tr><tr><td><a href="mailto://Media@TheIOFoundation.org">Media@TheIOFoundation.org</a></td><td>Media related communications and inquiries</td></tr><tr><td><a href="mailto:Sales@TheIOFoundation.org">Sales@TheIOFoundation.org</a></td><td>Sales related communications and inquiries</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Social Media

The following are the official social media platforms where The IO Foundation has some sort of active presence.

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The IO Foundation, in general, uses social media reluctantly.

To learn more about TIOF's position on this matter, check our [Hey Big Tech! declaration.](https://TIOF.Click/HeyBigTech)
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<table><thead><tr><th width="146">Channels</th><th width="164">@Handle</th><th>Full URL</th><th>ShortURL</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>LinkedIn</td><td>@<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-io-foundation">the-io-foundation</a></td><td><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-io-foundation">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-io-foundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelLinkedIn">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelLinkedIn</a></td></tr><tr><td>X <br>(former Twitter)</td><td>@<a href="https://twitter.com/TheIOFoundation">TheIOFoundation</a></td><td><a href="https://twitter.com/TheIOFoundation">https://twitter.com/TheIOFoundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelX">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelX</a></td></tr><tr><td>Facebook</td><td>@<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheI0Foundation/">TheI0Foundation</a></td><td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheI0Foundation/">https://www.facebook.com/TheI0Foundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelFaceboook">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelFaceboook</a></td></tr><tr><td>Instagram</td><td>@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theiofoundation/">theiofoundation</a></td><td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theiofoundation/">https://www.instagram.com/theiofoundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelInstagram">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelInstagram</a></td></tr><tr><td>Youtube</td><td>@<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIOFoundation/">TheIOFoundation</a></td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheIOFoundation/">https://www.youtube.com/@TheIOFoundation/</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelYoutube">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelYoutube</a></td></tr><tr><td>Rumble</td><td></td><td><a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-1383496">https://rumble.com/c/c-1383496</a></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelRumble">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFChannelRumble</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## REMARKS

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### Calendars

The following is the official calendar through which The IO Foundation publishes events:

* organized by TIOF (under [TechUp](https://TIOF.Click/TUDocs))
* those it may participate in
* other events that are deemed relevant

| **Platform**  | Google Calendar                |
| ------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Short URL** | <https://TIOF.Click/EventsCal> |
| **Content**   | Events calendar                |
| **Usage**     | Public events calendar         |

### Human Resources

The following is the official recruitment platform through which The IO Foundation publishes its open positions.

| **Platform**  | Hirevire                                       |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Full URL**  | <https://Join.TheIOFoundation.org>             |
| **Short URL** | <https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/TIOFJoinUs> |
| **Content**   | Posting of open positions for TIOF             |


# Season 2026

Discover what is The IO Foundation's work during this Season.

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## DISCLAIMER

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# Past Seasons

Discover what has The IO Foundation worked on during all previous Seasons.

## About

This section contains a historical compilation of each past Season, showcasing the work that The IO Foundation has implemented, advocacy wins, technological advancements and community impact achieved.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><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>Season 2024</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/h3XEWLLlUZVxJZJ8220i">/pages/h3XEWLLlUZVxJZJ8220i</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2023</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/rdWZewHgF1p2uEo3VGpo">/pages/rdWZewHgF1p2uEo3VGpo</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2022</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/gFIZjuZGSkQnfos1NhVB">/pages/gFIZjuZGSkQnfos1NhVB</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2021</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/bHXqxhF06XJ9OmFaknoJ">/pages/bHXqxhF06XJ9OmFaknoJ</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2020</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/nXJjoPgqjGTbYXyQ3C5R">/pages/nXJjoPgqjGTbYXyQ3C5R</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2019</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/cvJscebC2bZnMN4W9xNC">/pages/cvJscebC2bZnMN4W9xNC</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Season 2018</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm">/files/BNDaufyXiJybOrs7DKbm</a></td><td><a href="/pages/rHY4wog5dTDIBK49fiij">/pages/rHY4wog5dTDIBK49fiij</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


# Season 2025

Discover what is The IO Foundation's work during this Season.

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## About

This page contains all The IO Foundation's strategy and reporting for Season 2025.

## Introduction

The IO Foundation is committed to establishing its [**Data-Centric Digital Rights**](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) advocacy as a cornerstone of citizen's digital life. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of life, the management and protection of data and, most importantly, **the algorithms that act upon it** have long become critical to ensuring individual freedoms and societal trust. During Season 2025, TIOF's mission remains to provide technologists, end users and organizations with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to understand and manage their digital life responsibly.

Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## **Key Objectives**

For Season 2025, The IO Foundation will focus its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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{% column %} <i class="fa-circle-1">:circle-1:</i>  **Grow its revenue through alternative mechanisms** \
Among other approaches, by designing, implementing and providing unique services and products that are aligned with the organization's advocacy.

<i class="fa-circle-2">:circle-2:</i>  **Strengthen its participation in relevant Standard Developing Organizations (SDOs)**\
While maintaining its participation in IETF, ITU-T and ICANN, the organization will explore how to participate in other core SDOs.

<i class="fa-circle-3">:circle-3:</i>  I**ncrease engagement in Policy Developing Organizations (PDOs)**\
Following the establishment of the Global Digital Compact (GDC), the organization will extend its participation in fora such as the Internet Governance Forum and the GDC itself.
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The organization will establish the TechUp Academy, a platform dedicated to delivering technologists with the education and training in essential technological skills and to become proponents of the DCDR Framework.

<i class="fa-circle-5">:circle-5:</i>  **Enhance content generation**\
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## Initiatives & Projects

For Season 2025, The IO Foundation will focus on the following Initiatives and Projects:

<table><thead><tr><th width="283">Initiative</th><th width="293">Project</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/BiTDocs">Business and Human Rights in Technology<br>[BiT]</a></td><td>ProtocolWatch</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/BiTDocs">Business and Human Rights in Technology<br>[BiT]</a></td><td><del>Preventing Internet Fragmentation (PIF)</del></td><td>PROJECT WAS CANCELLED BY GRANTOR</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDocs">Data-Centric Digital Rights<br>[DCDR]</a></td><td>DCDR Framework</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TUDocs">TechUp<br>[TU]</a></td><td>TechUp Academy</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Annual Reports

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# Season 2024

Discover what did The IO Foundation work on during Seasons 2024.

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## About

This page contains all The IO Foundation's strategy and reporting for Season 2024.

## Introduction

The IO Foundation is committed to establishing its [**Data-Centric Digital Rights**](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) advocacy as a cornerstone of citizen's digital life. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of life, the management and protection of data and, most importantly, **the algorithms that act upon it** have long become critical to ensuring individual freedoms and societal trust. During Season 2025, TIOF's mission remains to provide technologists, end users and organizations with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to understand and manage their digital life responsibly.

Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## Key Objectives

For Season 2024, The IO Foundation focused its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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## Initiatives & Projects

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<table><thead><tr><th width="283">Initiative</th><th width="293">Project</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Annual Reports

This section contains all reports issued by The IO Foundation corresponding to Season 2024.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="239">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2024EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2024ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td>The IO Foundation organized a Strat Meet in June where it invited 4 of its core members and board members with follow up operational meeting in August.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<table><thead><tr><th width="239">Type</th><th width="130">Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>📙 <strong>Board Meeting</strong></td><td>N/A</td><td>The Board Meeting took place alongside the Strat Meet 2024.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📗 General Meeting</strong></td><td>N/A</td><td>The General Meeting took place alongside the Strat Meet 2024.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>💥Impact Report</strong></td><td>N/A</td><td>See <em>Management Report</em> section in <em>Financial Report</em> (Operational Reports).</td></tr></tbody></table>
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# Season 2023

Discover what did The IO Foundation work on during Seasons 2023.

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## About

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## Introduction

The IO Foundation is committed to establishing its [**Data-Centric Digital Rights**](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) advocacy as a cornerstone of citizen's digital life. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of life, the management and protection of data and, most importantly, **the algorithms that act upon it** have long become critical to ensuring individual freedoms and societal trust. During Season 2025, TIOF's mission remains to provide technologists, end users and organizations with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to understand and manage their digital life responsibly.

Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## Key Objectives

For Season 2023, The IO Foundation focused its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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## Initiatives & Projects

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<table><thead><tr><th width="283">Initiative</th><th width="293">Project</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Annual Reports

This page contains all reports issued by The IO Foundation corresponding to Season 2023.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="239">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2023EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2023ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td>The IO Foundation organized a Strat Meet where it invited 15 of its members, advisors and board members.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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# Season 2022

Discover what did The IO Foundation work on during Seasons 2022.

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## About

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## Introduction

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Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## Key Objectives

For Season 2022, The IO Foundation focused its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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## Initiatives & Projects

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<table><thead><tr><th width="239">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2022EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2022ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td><p>The IO Foundation conducted a 3 days Strat Meeting, between 7th January to 10th January 2022 to define the strategy for Season 2022.<br></p><p>The organization met again from 23rd to 26th September to work on its Strat Meeting for Season 2023.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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# Season 2021

Discover what did The IO Foundation work on during Seasons 2021.

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## About

This page contains all The IO Foundation's strategy and reporting for Season 2021.

## Introduction

The IO Foundation is committed to establishing its [**Data-Centric Digital Rights**](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) advocacy as a cornerstone of citizen's digital life. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of life, the management and protection of data and, most importantly, **the algorithms that act upon it** have long become critical to ensuring individual freedoms and societal trust. During Season 2025, TIOF's mission remains to provide technologists, end users and organizations with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to understand and manage their digital life responsibly.

Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## Key Objectives

For Season 2021, The IO Foundation focused its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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## Annual Reports

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<table><thead><tr><th width="237">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2021EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2021ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td><p>The IO Foundation conducted a 6 days Strat Meeting, between 4th January to 10th January 2021 to define the strategy for Season 2021.</p><p></p><p>The organization, again due to limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, was unable to conduct an advanced Strat Meeting for Season 2022 and instead postponed it to January 2022.</p></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
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# Season 2020

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## About

This page contains all The IO Foundation's strategy and reporting for Season 2020.

## Introduction

The IO Foundation is committed to establishing its [**Data-Centric Digital Rights**](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) advocacy as a cornerstone of citizen's digital life. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of life, the management and protection of data and, most importantly, **the algorithms that act upon it** have long become critical to ensuring individual freedoms and societal trust. During Season 2025, TIOF's mission remains to provide technologists, end users and organizations with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to understand and manage their digital life responsibly.

Through education, research and practical solutions, The IO Foundation advocates for a world where rights are clearly defined and respected in the development and application of technology under the guide of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).

## Key Objectives

For Season 2020, The IO Foundation focused its resources in achieving the following Key Objectives:

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## Annual Reports

This page contains all reports issued by The IO Foundation corresponding to Season 2020.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="240">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2020EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2020ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td>The IO Foundation did not conduct a Strat Meet for Season 2020 due to logistic limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and postponed it to January 2021.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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# Season 2019

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## About

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## Introduction

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## Key Objectives

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## Annual Reports

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<table><thead><tr><th width="240">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2019EST">Estonian version</a><br><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2019ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td>The IO Foundation conducted a 5 days Strat Meeting, between 23rd December to 28th December 2019 to define the strategy for Season 2020.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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# Season 2018

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## About

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## Introduction

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## Key Objectives

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## Annual Reports

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<table><thead><tr><th width="237">Type</th><th>Link</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>📊 Financial Report</strong></td><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ea-1f1ea">🇪🇪</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2018EST">Estonian version<br></a><br><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f1ec-1f1e7">🇬🇧</span> <a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/TIOFAR2018ENG">English version</a></td><td>Official report submitted to and approved by the <a href="https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng">Estonian authorities</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📑 Strat Meeting</strong></td><td>Due to strategic reasons, this report is not currently publicly available.<br>Should you want a copy, please contact us.</td><td>For Season 2018, The IO Foundation conducted a series of informal meetings to define the strategy for Season 2019.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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# The TIOF Network

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## About

The IO Foundation is a forward-thinking global tech NGO that traces its origins back to the innovative digital landscape of Estonia. While born in a country renowned for its advanced e-governance and digital society, over the years the organization has grown beyond its birthplace, establishing a dynamic presence in multiple jurisdictions around the world.

Despite the geographic spread, The IO Foundation operates as a singular, cohesive entity—a united network of organizations committed to shaping a future where technology serves the common good and upholds human dignity. Our cross-border collaborations and unified policies ensure that the whole network acts strategically and harmoniously, embodying our core values in every location where we operate.

## Organizations

The following is a list of the organizations composing The IO Foundation network. Please find more exhaustive information about each organization in their corresponding section.

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# The IO Foundation MTÜ

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## About

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<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Item</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country</strong></td><td>Estonia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Official Name</strong></td><td>The IO Foundation Mittetulundusühing</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Non profit</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Public use name</strong></td><td>The IO Foundation</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Date of establishment</strong></td><td>05 / 04 / 2018</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Registration ID</strong></td><td>80549272</td></tr><tr><td><strong>VAT number</strong></td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Correspondence &#x26;</strong><br><strong>Invoicing Address</strong></td><td>Rataskaevu tn 2
<br>Kesklinna linnaosa
<br>10123 Tallinn
<br>Harju maakond
<br>Estonia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trading Address</strong></td><td>Co-labs The Starling
<br>6, Jalan SS 21/37
<br>Damansara Utama
<br>47400 Petaling Jaya
<br>Malaysia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>TIOF Code</strong></td><td>TIOF</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Governance

The IO Foundation's governance adheres to the following documents:

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## Other Registrations & Certifications

The following is a list of other registrations and certifications for The IO Foundation.

| Registration                                                                                                                                                   | ID (Verification link when available)                                                      |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [EMTAK Code](https://www.rik.ee/en/e-business-registry/emtak-fields-activities)                                                                                | [62091](https://emtak.rik.ee/EMTAK/pages/klassifikaatorOtsing.jspx)                        |
| United Nations                                                                                                                                                 | **`Ongoing`**                                                                              |
| SAM Unique Entity ID                                                                                                                                           | [DMW1GZS2H5S5](https://unitedstatesbusinessregistration.us/check-sam-registration-status/) |
| DUNS                                                                                                                                                           | 536406268                                                                                  |
| [NACE Code](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_CLS_DLD\&StrNom=NACE_REV2\&StrLanguageCode=EN\&StrLayoutCode=HIERARCHIC) | [62.09](https://nacev2.com/en/search?q=62.09)                                              |
| [NCAGE](https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/Support/en/Products/NCAGE/)                                                                                 | [010BJ](https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/CageTool/cage-view/010BJ)               |
| EU PADOR                                                                                                                                                       | `Registered`                                                                               |
| EuropeAid ID                                                                                                                                                   | EE-2025-AXL-0412282723                                                                     |
| USA NAICS                                                                                                                                                      | 813319                                                                                     |


# Memorandum of Association

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MTÜ "The IO Foundation" ASUTAMISLEPING

Jean Francois Queralt (isikukood: 37503030090, elukohaga Philippines) ja fesalife OÜ (i.k 14469686, elukohaga Estonia), edaspidi asutajad sõlmisid mittetulundusühingu asutamislepingu järgmistel tingimustel:

1. Mittetulundusühingu nimi on MTÜ "The IO Foundation"
2. Mittetulundusühingu asukohaks on Riia 128, 50411 Tartu, Estonia linn/vald
3. Mittetulundusühingu eesmärgiks on "To respect, protect and provide solutions for Digital Rights and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR)".
4. Asutajad kohustuvad tasuma kõik asutamisega seotud kulud.
5. Asutajad määravad mittetulundusühingu juhatuse liikme(te)ks:\
   Jean Francois Queralt - i.k: 37503030090, elukohaga Philippines\
   fesalife OÜ - i.k: 14469686, elukohaga Estonia
6. Asutajad kinnitavad asutamislepingu lisana mittetulundusühingu põhikirja.

Asutamisleping on sõlmitud 05.04.2018

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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NGO "THE IO FOUNDATION"

Jean Francois Queralt (personal identification code: 37503030090, residing in the Philippines) and fesalife OÜ (i.k 14469686, residing in Estonia), the founders entered into a non-profit-making association under the following conditions:

1. The name of the non-profit association is MTÜ "The IO Foundation"
2. The seat of the non-profit association is Riga 128, 50411 Tartu, Estonia city / municipality
3. The purpose of the non-profit association is "To respect, protect and provide solutions for Digital Rights and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR) ".
4. The founders undertake to pay all costs associated with their establishment.
5. The founders shall appoint the following as a member(s) of the board of a non-profit association:

   Jean Francois Queralt - i.k: 37503030090, residing in Philippines\
   fesalife OÜ - i.k: 14469686, residing in Estonia
6. The statutes of the non-profit association shall be approved by the founders as an annex to the memorandum of association.

The memorandum of association has been entered into on 05.04.2018


# Articles of Association

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MTÜ "The IO Foundation" põhikiri

1. MTÜ "The IO Foundation" (edaspidi ühing) on avalikes huvides tegutsev organisatsioon, mille asukohaks on Tallinna linn.
2. Ühingu eesmärgiks on edendada, kaitsta, arendada ja väärtustada digitaalseid õigusi.
3. Ühingu liikmeks olla iga füüsiline või juriidiline isik, kes on valmis aktiivselt kaasa lööma ühingu eesmärkide elluviimisel ja täidab põhikirja nõudeid. Liikmeks vastuvõtmise ja väljaarvamise korraldab ühingu juhatus.
4. Ühingu liikmel on kõik seadusest tulenevad õigused ja õigus saada juhtorganitelt igakülgset teavet ühingu tegevuse kohta.
5. Ühingu sisseastumis- ja liikmemaksu suurused kinnitab üldkoosolek.
6. Ühingu liige võidakse ühingust välja arvata lisaks seaduses sätestatud juhtudele, kui ta ei tasu kindlaksmääratud ajaks ettenähtud liikmemaksu või sisseastumismaksu; või on esitanud ühingusse vastuvõtmisel teadlikult ebaõigeid andmeid, mille tõttu tema vastuvõtmine ühingu liikmeks ei olnud õiguspärane.
7. Ühingu kõrgeimaks organiks on liikmete üldkoosolek vastavalt seadusele, kus võivad osaleda kõik ühingu liikmed.
8. Üldkoosoleku kokkukutsumisel ja otsuste vastuvõtmisel lähtutakse seadusest. Üldkoosolek on otsustusvõimeline sõltumata osalejate arvust.
9. Ühingu juhatusse valitakse üks kuni kolm liiget viieks aastaks.
10. Ühingu tegevuse lõpetamise korral antakse järelejäänud vara üle tulumaksusoodustusega mittetulundusühingute ja sihtasutuste ja usuliste ühenduste nimekirja liikmeks olevale sarnase eesmärgiga organisatsioonile või avalik- õiguslikule juriidilise isikule.

Vastu võetud 08.07.2020

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Statutes of the NGO "The IO Foundation"

1. The NGO "The IO Foundation" (hereinafter the association) operates in the public interest an organization based in the city of Tallinn.
2. The purpose of the Association is to promote, protect, develop and enhance digital rights.
3. Any natural or legal person who is willing to take an active part in membership may be a member of the association to achieve the goals of the association and fulfills the requirements of the articles of association. Membership admission and expulsion shall be organized by the board of the association.
4. A member of the association has all the rights arising from law and the right to receive from the governing bodies comprehensive information on the activities of the association.
5. The amounts of the association's entrance and membership fees are approved by the general meeting.
6. A member of an association may be expelled from the association in addition to the cases provided by law, if he fails to pay the prescribed membership fee, or entrance fee; or has knowingly submitted incorrect information upon admission to the association data due to which his admission as a member of the association was not lawful.
7. The highest body of the association is the general meeting of members in accordance with the law where all members of the association may participate.
8. When convening a general meeting and adopting resolutions, the law shall apply. The general meeting has a quorum regardless of the number of participants.
9. One to three members shall be elected to the board of the association for a term of five years.
10. Upon termination of the activities of the Association, the remaining assets shall be transferred non-profit associations and foundations and religious associations with income tax relief a similar organization or public to a legal person.

Adopted on 08.07.2020


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## INFORMATION

This Statute was approved on 01 April 2022.
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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Statute, sets out the articles that regulate the internal functioning of The IO Foundation, hereinafter the Organization. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Statute will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Statute may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document does not form part of any [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document) and we be amended at any time following the procedures described [hereinafter](#revision-processes).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The articles set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and may be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

## 1. Statute Details

### 1.1 TIOF mandates

The IO Foundation (TIOF) functions by respecting a number of mandates that guide how it implements its mission. These mandates are described across a number of documents and must always comply with the applicable jurisdictions in which TIOF operates.

The relevant documents that define mandates are:

* Memorandum of Association
* Articles of Association
* Organization Statute (this document)
* Policies

### 1.2 Overwrite flow

This Statute and the articles herein stated, apply in the following overwrite flow in order to inform the mandates by which The IO Foundation functions:

1. Memorandum of Association
2. Articles of Association
3. Organization Statute (this document)
   1. Policies
   2. Lifecycle documentation
   3. Supporting diagrams

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Whenever an article in this Statue requires further description, it will provide a link to the corresponding Policy (or any other document) where the particulars are detailed.
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As a result of the above precedence flow:

* This document supersedes
  * any areas that are not specifically defined in the registered Articles of Association
  * any articles that are specifically named
* Policies will elaborate on details for each specific topic
* Policies cannot overwrite mandates
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This Statue is also designed so that it can serve as reference for other Tech NGOs, in the spirit of the CrowdShape initiative.

If you like it, feel free to share it.
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### 1.3 Other considerations

The Organization will make the necessary to document, inform and provide with all the necessary tools to the corresponding Members for all the provisions described in this Statue, such as:

* Calendars for
  * Meeting Dates
  * Deadlines

## 2. Revision processes

As mandates require to adapt to new realities, mechanisms for their update need be set in place.

### 2.1 Applicable documents

The documents that can be subject to revision are:

* Articles of Association
* Organization Statue (this document)
* Policies
* Lifecycle documentation
* Agreements
* Media Kit

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Any necessary revisions can be stated in either the Articles of Association or the Organization Statute, superseding its clauses. &#x20;
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The following documents do not require to undergo a strict revision process and can be updated on-the-go as needed by their corresponding Team:

* Handbooks
* Templates
* Productions
* Org Chart
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In order to keep the organization as flexible as possible, the following methods of revision are available:

### 2.2 Regular revision

Regular revisions happen once a year during the Annual Meeting. A dedicated section of the meeting is to be allocated for it.

**When:** Annual Meeting - Once a year

**Requested by:** Any TIOF Member

**Quorum:** As per Annual Meeting regulations

**Approval:**

* New revisions: 50% +1 of the participants
* Contested Continuous revisions: 50% +1 of the participants
* Non contested Continuous revisions: Automatic

**Validity:** Indefinite unless requested for change.

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To simplify and consolidate revision processes, it is encouraged to use the Regular revision process.
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### 2.3 Continuous revision

To allow for fast adaptation in case of need, and in the spirit of the CI/CD practice, a mechanism to propose and approve revisions outside of the Regular method, is available.

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While revisions through this method are immediately valid and implementable, their final approval will need to be confirmed in the following [#regular-revision](#regular-revision "mention").
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**When:** Any time

**Requested by:** Any TIOF Member

**Quorum:** 50% +1 of the Team who raised the revision&#x20;

**Approval:** 50% +1 of the Global Management

**Validity:** Temporary until next Annual Meeting via [#regular-revision](#regular-revision "mention")

## 3. Direct overwrites

The following articles are overwritten by this Statue:

### 3.1 Memorandum of Association

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#### Article 2

`The seat of the non-profit association is Riga 128, 50411 Tartu, Estonia city / municipality`

**Overwrite**\
The seat of the non-profit association is Rataskaevu tn 2 Kesklinna linnaosa, 10123 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia.\
Any subsequent address changes shall be reflected in this overwritten article and propagated in all necessary official and required channels.

#### Article 3

`The purpose of the non-profit association is "To respect, protect and provide solutions for Digital Rights and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR)`.

**Overwrite**\
The purpose of the non-profit association is "To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights, support programmers in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR).".\
Any subsequent purpose changes needs is to be reflected in the Articles of Association - Article 2.

#### Article 5

`The founders shall appoint the following as a member(s) of the board of a non-profit association`

**Append**\
The Board of Directors will be managed as indicated in the Organization Statue.

### 3.2 Articles of Association

#### Article 2

`The purpose of the Association is to promote, protect, develop and enhance Data-Centric Digital Rights.`

**Overwrite**\
The purpose of the non-profit association is "To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights, support programmers in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR).".\
Any subsequent purpose changes needs to strictly reflect the DCDR advocacy and shall be reflected in this overwritten article and propagated in all necessary official and required channels.

#### Article 9

`One to three members shall be elected to the board of the association for a term of five years.`

**Overwrite**\
The Board of Directors will be managed as stipulated in the Organization Statue.

#### Article 10

`Upon termination of the activities of the Association, the remaining assets shall be transferred non-profit associations and foundations and religious associations with income tax relief a similar organization or public to a legal person.`

**Overwrite**\
Upon termination of the activities of the Association, the remaining assets shall be transferred non-profit associations following the mandate stipulated in the Organization Statue.

## 4. Advocacy

The following articles are core to The IO Foundation and are to be reflected in

* TIOF's Code of Conduct
* TIOF's policies
* TIOF's operations
* TIOF's Comms materials
* TIOF's official and other required channels

### 4.1 Mission

The organization's Mission is `To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights.`

Except for minor language changes, this Mission shall not be updated.

### 4.2 Vision

The organization's Vision is `A world where Human Rights and Data-Centric Digital Rights are one and the same.`

Except for minor language changes, this Vision shall not be updated.

### 4.3 Ethos

The IO Foundation was created in the pursuit of creating better and safer digital societies. In order to materialize its Vision, TIOF shall act under the following ethos:&#x20;

* Objective truth
* Scientific method
* Enlightenment values
* Non-discrimination in any shape or form
* Respect and advancement of Human Rights
* Respect and advancement of Data-Centric Digital Rights

Except to upgrade this Ethos these concepts cannot be changed.

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**Statement of independence**

The IO Foundation unequivocally assets its status as an independent entity. The organization's strategic direction, operational decisions and governance are determined by its own internal policies, bylaws and guiding principles, without undue external influence.
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### 4.4 Values

In order to implement its initiatives, The IO Foundation adheres to the following values:

* Community
* Accountability
* Impact

The full definition of these Values can be found in [TIOF's Media Kit](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFMediaKit).

Unless agreed by full majority during the General Meeting, these Values cannot be changed.

### 4.5 Theory of Change

The IO Foundation shall establish a Theory of Change that establishes:

* For the organization, how it will materialize it's Vision
* For each of TIOF's initiatives, how they will be implemented and their impact

Every year,  each Theory of Change may be reviewed as follows

* General Meeting:\
  Indicating where it should be improved and how.
* Strat Meet:\
  Defining the actual details and implementation steps for the upcoming year.

### 4.6 KPIs

The IO Foundation shall establish a series of Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) to measure the progress of its Vision and its initiatives.

Every year, the KPIs shall be revisited and updated as follows:

* General Meeting:
  * Evaluation of current year's KPIs
  * Updated KPIs for next year
* Strat Meet:
  * Report of current year's KPIs
  * Analysis of actions to implement next year's KPIs

### 4.7 Activity cycles

The IO Foundation structures its activities around yearly cycles that are named Seasons.

Seasons range from 1st January to 31st December of the considered natural year.

### 4.8 Season Strategy

The organization will decide, organize and implement a strategy to move its advocacy forward.

The corresponding Season Strategy shall include:

* List of initiatives
* Yearly KPIs
* Planned activities
* Expected 3rd party events to attend
* Financial budget projection
* Resource allocation projection

## 5. Organization's Structure

The Organization will be structured in the most efficient manner possible.

It will have separate teams for the organization itself and for each of its initiatives.

Some TIOF members may participate in different team across the organization and/or several initiatives under different positions. The organization shall maintain a clear Org Chart to reflect its full structure at all times and publish it on its official Comms channels.

Every year, the Organization Structure shall be revisited and updated as follows:

* General Meeting:
  * Update of the Organization Structure as per needs
* Strat Meet:
  * Establish the necessary steps to implement any updates on the Organization Structure

### 5.1 Organizational Taxonomy

The Organization must keep an updated Taxonomy describing all the elements of TIOF's Organization's Structure.

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The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)
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\[TIOF] Team Documentation will be responsible to update the Organizational Taxonomy.

### 5.2 Organizational Chart

The IO Foundation must keep an updated Organizational Chart describing all the Boards, Teams and their relationships in TIOF's Organization's Structure.

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The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
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\[TIOF] Team Human Resources will be responsible to update the Org Chart.

### 5.3 Boards

The Organization structures its governance through a number of Boards.

#### 5.3.1 Board of Directors

The Organization has a Board of Directors (BoD) that is the highest structure of the organization. It is composed of 5 members that will serve for a term of 2 years.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>5 members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Drive the organization</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>General Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoD Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 5.3.2 Board of Advisers

The Organization has a Board of Advisers (BoA) that advises the Global Management in order to implement the Yearly Strategy.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>Unlimited members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Advise the organization in matters related to their areas of expertise</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoA Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 5.3.3 Board of Auditors

The Organization must have a Board of Auditors comprised by external professionals, either individuals or organizations, tasked to verify its compliance with applicable legislations.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td><p>Unlimited members in areas of</p><ul><li>Legal compliance</li><li>Financial compliance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>As per contract<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Audit and ensure compliance in the covered areas </li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>On demand</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

New areas to be covered will be decided as needed by the Board of Directors during the General Meeting.

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#### 5.3.4 Board of Consultants

The Organization implements a number of initiatives, each of which has a Board of Consultants (BoC) that advises in areas of interest that will help it to pursue its impact.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>Unlimited members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Advise the initiative in matters related to their areas of expertise</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>Initiative Status Meeting (4x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 5.4 Global Management

The Organization has a Global Management, which is charged with executing the mandates established by the Board of Directors and approved during the General Assembly, in accordance to the actions determined in the Strat Meet.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td><ul><li>Chief Executive Officer<br>or</li><li>Executive Director</li><li>Programs Manager</li><li>Finance Manager</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>As per Engagement Document<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Execute the actions determined in the Strat Meet</li><li>Report progress to corresponding Boards and other TIOF members </li><li>Full executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>General Meeting (1x)</li><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoA Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 5.5 Teams

The Organization shall structure its TIOF Members through a number of Teams.

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### 5.6 Membership

The Organization does not currently have a membership structure.

## 6. Institutional

### 6.1 Official Meetings

The Organization uses meetings as a main tool to organize and monitor its activities.

### 6.2 Recording of Minutes

The Organization will make all the necessary to record the content of the Official Meetings and make them publicly available to the extend permitted by the applicable legislation.

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### 6.3 General Meeting

The Organization holds a General Meeting to guide and monitor the progress of its advocacy and Vision.

Serves to approve past year's KPIs, set the next ones and gives the direction for the next year.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>3rd Week of November<br>In any case, 2 weeks before the Strat Meet.</td></tr><tr><td>Regularity</td><td>Annual</td></tr><tr><td>Notifications</td><td><ul><li>1 month in advance</li><li>2 weeks in advance</li><li>1 day in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Materials ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Minutes &#x26; Mandates ready</td><td><ul><li>1 week after</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Mandatory Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Directors</li><li>Global Management</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Optional Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Advisers</li><li>Board of Auditors</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Guests</td><td>Any TIOF Member may be invited by the Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Quorum</td><td>50% of Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Approvals</td><td>50% + 1 of attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Analyze results from Current Year</li><li>Plan direction and objectives for Next Year</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 6.4 Strat Meet

The Organization holds a Strat Meet to establish the concrete actions to implement and monitor the mandates established by the General Meeting for the Next Year.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>1st Week of November<br>In any case, 2 weeks before the Strat Meet.</td></tr><tr><td>Regularity</td><td>Annual</td></tr><tr><td>Notifications</td><td><ul><li>1 month in advance</li><li>2 weeks in advance</li><li>1 day in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Materials ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Minutes &#x26; Activities ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks after</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Mandatory Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Directors</li><li>Global Management</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Optional Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Advisers</li><li>Board of Auditors</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Guests</td><td>Any TIOF Member may be invited by the Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Quorum</td><td>50% of Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Approvals</td><td>50% + 1 of attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Analyze results from Current Year</li><li>Plan direction and objectives for Next Year</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**NOTICE**

<mark style="color:red;">**This remaining of this Statue is a work in progress.**</mark>
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### 6.5 Status Meets

Reviews the status for an initiative or the org.

### 6.6 Team Meets

Coordination meetings to review the status of ongoing tasks, clear the backlog and prepare next steps.

### 6.7 Board of Directors Review

### 6.8 Board of Advisers Review

### 6.9 Board of Consultants Review

### 6.10 Code of Conduct

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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### 6.11 Intellectual Property

The organization is committed to publish all of its productions and internal documents, to the extend allowed by the applicable laws, under Creative Commons license.

Link to CC

Link to Media Policy / Media Handbook for Create Commons implementation.

##

## 7. Operations

### 7.1 Policies

To guide the organization, TIOF will establish a series of Policies describing, to the best of its abilities, the guidelines by which it will implement its mission.

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Policies can be updated following the [#revision-processes](#revision-processes "mention")
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### 7.2 Handbooks

Handbooks are the materialization of the processes established to implement the Policies.

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Hanbooks can be updated&#x20;
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### 7.3 IT Infrastructure

#### 7.3.1 ShortURL

The organization will implement&#x20;

#### 7.3.2 Website

#### 7.3.3 Documentation

#### 7.3.4 Project Backend

## 8. Dissolution

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### 8.2 Beneficiary organizations

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# Verification of NGO Status

Version 1.3

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## About

The IO Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in Estonia under their [e-Residency program](https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/).

This document provides methods to verify the legal nonprofit status of The IO Foundation.

## **Direct Link**

The direct link to the Foundation's info page is:

<https://ariregister.rik.ee/ettevotja?lang=eng&id=9000220393>

## **Manual verification**

* Go to <https://ariregister.rik.ee/eng>
* Enter "The IO Foundation"
* Press Search
* Click on the entry

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1. The nonprofit status of the organization
2. Being a recently founded organization we do not have VAT yet (we do not qualify yet to be VAT-liable under Estonian Law)
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# Applicable legislation

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## About

The following regulations apply for Estonian-based non-profits.

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These documents are provided by the [Official Journal of Estonia](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/) and may not be up-to-date translations.
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* [Non-profit Associations Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/510042014003/consolide/current)
* [Foundations Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/510042014001/consolide/current)
* [Income Tax Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/528082014008/consolide/current)
* [Value Added Tax Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/528082014006/consolide/current)
* [Law of Obligations Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/513062014001/consolide/current)
* [General Part of the Civil Code Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/528032014002/consolide/current)
* [Accounting Act](https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/501042014003/consolide/current)

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# The IO Network US Foundation

Discover all the basic institutional information about The IO Network US.

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## About

The following is the basic institutional information about The IO Network US.

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| Item                                                                                                              | Value                                                   |
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| **Country**                                                                                                       | United States (Delaware)                                |
| **Official Name**                                                                                                 | The IO Network US Foundation                            |
| **Type**                                                                                                          | Non profit                                              |
| **Public use name**                                                                                               | The IO Foundation                                       |
| **Date of establishment**                                                                                         | 01 / 08 / 2023                                          |
| **Registration number**                                                                                           | 7597974                                                 |
| <p><strong>Correspondence &</strong><br><strong>Invoicing Address</strong></p>                                    | <p>8 The Green, STE B                                   |
| <br>Kent County                                                                                                   |                                                         |
| <br>Dover                                                                                                         |                                                         |
| <br>Delaware DE 19901                                                                                             |                                                         |
| <br>United States</p>                                                                                             |                                                         |
| **Trading Address**                                                                                               | <p><strong>Co-labs Coworking The Starling Plus</strong> |
| <br>Lot PT 207, Level 4, Uptown, 7, Jalan SS 21/39 Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya<br>Selangor, Malaysia</p> |                                                         |
| **TIOF Code**                                                                                                     | TION US                                                 |

## Governance

The IO Network US's governance adheres to the following documents:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/6MAia8UvZzWkgHIZX4Q0">/pages/6MAia8UvZzWkgHIZX4Q0</a></td><td>Legal incorporation and Governance provisions of the organization.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Other Registrations & Certifications

The following is a list of other registrations and certifications for The IO Foundation.

| Registration                                                                                                                                                   | ID (Verification link when available)                                                      |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| IRS EIN                                                                                                                                                        | 61-2106784                                                                                 |
| 501(c)(3) Status                                                                                                                                               | Awarded (Since August 1st, 2023)                                                           |
| SAM Unique Entity ID                                                                                                                                           | [XTZBJHXQZKZ5](https://unitedstatesbusinessregistration.us/check-sam-registration-status/) |
| DUNS                                                                                                                                                           | 11-940-1738                                                                                |
| [NACE Code](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_CLS_DLD\&StrNom=NACE_REV2\&StrLanguageCode=EN\&StrLayoutCode=HIERARCHIC) | [62.09](https://nacev2.com/en/search?q=62.09)                                              |
| [NCAGE](https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/Support/en/Products/NCAGE/)                                                                                 | **`In Progress`**                                                                          |
| USA NAICS                                                                                                                                                      | 813319                                                                                     |


# Bylaws

Version 1.0

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These Bylaws were registered on 01 December 2023.
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## Article 1 - Organization

### 1.1 Principal Office

The principal office of the Corporation will be determined by the Board of Directors.   Other offices may also be established at such places that the Board deems necessary for the conduct of business.   A copy of these bylaws will be kept at the principal office.

### 1.2 Registered Agent

The Registered Agent's details are in the Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State and can only be changed with Board approval and appropriate state filings.

### 1.3 Governing Instruments

The Corporation operates under its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, which the Board of Directors can amend.

## Article 2 - Purpose, Objectives, and Membership

### 2.1 Charitable, Educational, Religious, and Scientific Purposes

Organized exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, The IO Foundation (TIOF) advocates for Data-Centric Digital Rights.

### 2.2 Inurement of Income

Income is not distributed to members, directors, officers, or others but may be used for reasonable compensation for services.

### 2.3 Legislative or Political Activities

The Corporation does not engage in political campaigns or substantial legislative influence efforts.

### 2.4 Operational Limitations

Activities are limited to those permissible for a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation.

### 2.5 Nondiscrimination Policy

Discrimination based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, physical handicap, or disability is prohibited.

### 2.6 Membership

The Corporation will not have members.

## Article 3 - Board of Director Meeting

### 3.1 Meeting Location

Meetings are held at the principal business location or an alternate site chosen by the Board.

### 3.2 Regular Meetings

Regular meetings are scheduled at times and frequencies suitable for Board members.

### 3.3 Special Meetings

Special meetings can be called by the president, with a 3-day notice including the agenda.

### 3.4 Telephone Meetings

Meetings can be held via conference call, with decisions made having equal authority as in-person meetings.

### 3.5 Action Without a Meeting

Board actions can be taken without a meeting if all members consent in writing.

### 3.6 Quorum

A majority of Directors constitutes a quorum for Board-approved actions.

## Article 4 - Directors

### 4.1 Authority

The Board of Directors manages the Corporation's business, subject to limitations in the Articles of Incorporation.

### 4.2 Election

Board members are elected by voting members at the annual meeting for at least one year.

### 4.3 Number of Directors

The Board determines the number of Directors, not less than three, and can adjust this number.

### 4.4 Resignation

Directors can resign by submitting a letter to the Secretary, effective immediately or as specified.

### 4.5 Vacancies

Board vacancies are filled by a majority vote of current Directors until the next annual meeting.

### 4.6 Compensation

Directors serve voluntarily, with possible reimbursement for expenses and compensation for other roles within the Corporation.

## Article 5 - Officers

### 5.1 Number of Officers

The Corporation has a President and a Secretary, with additional officers added by the Board.

### 5.2 Election

Officers are elected by the Board, which sets their term length and compensation.

### 5.3 Removal and Resignation

Officers can be removed or resign at any time, with removal requiring Board action and resignation requiring written notice.

### 5.4 President

The President manages day-to-day operations under Board guidelines and serves as the chief financial officer in the Treasurer's absence.

### 5.5 Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for meeting notices, minutes, maintaining records, and the Corporate Record Book.

### 5.6 Compensation

Officers' compensation is determined by the Board, regardless of their Director status.

## Article 6 - Authority to Execute

### 6.1 Binding Power

Binding agreements require written Board authorization.

### 6.2 Signatories

The President and Secretary sign documents requiring a corporate officer's signature.

## Article 7 - Dissolution

Upon dissolution, after settling liabilities, remaining assets are disposed of as determined by the Board.

## Article 8 - Corporate Records

### 8.1 Corporate Minutes

Records of all meetings are kept at the principal office or another Board-approved location.

### 8.2 Financial Records

The chief financial officer maintains accurate financial records for tax preparation.

### 8.3 Inspection of Records

Directors can inspect corporate records and Bylaws after signing a confidentiality affidavit.

### 8.4 Fiscal Year

The fiscal year is determined by the Board following IRS guidelines.

## Article 9 - Indemnification and Insurance

### 9.1 Indemnification

Directors and officers are indemnified, except in cases of negligence or misconduct.

### 9.2 Insurance

The Corporation may purchase insurance for agents, including directors, officers, and employees.

## Article 10 - Adoption

Certifies the Bylaws as adopted by the Board of Directors.


# Verification of NGO Status

Version 1.1

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## About

The IO Network US Foundation is a nonprofit organization registered in the great state of Delaware, United States.

This document provides methods to verify the legal nonprofit status of The IO Network US Foundation, both in the great state of Delaware and at the federal level with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS.)

## **Manual verification**

### **Delaware Registration**

* Go to <https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/eCorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx>
* In the field *Entity Nam*e, enter "The IO Network"
* Press Search
* Click on the entry

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### **Federal Registration - 501(c)3 status under IRS**

* Go to <https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/> (IRS's Tax Exempt Organization Search)
* In the field *Select Search By* > Employer Identification Number (EIN)
* In the field *Search Item*, enter "61-2106784"
* Press Search
* Click on the entry

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IRS Notice for positive determination of 501(c)3 status
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# The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd.

Discover all the basic institutional information about The IO Network MY.

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## About

The following is the basic institutional information about The IO Network MY.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="428.57142857142856">Item</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country</strong></td><td>Malaysia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Official Name</strong></td><td>The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Type</strong></td><td>Private Limited Company</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Public use name</strong></td><td>The IO Foundation</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Date of establishment</strong></td><td>22 / 02 / 2019</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Registration ID</strong></td><td>201901006042</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Registration ID (Previous format)</strong></td><td>1315369-A</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Correspondence &#x26;</strong><br><strong>Invoicing Address</strong></td><td>Co-labs The Starling
<br>6, Jalan SS 21/37
<br>Damansara Uptown<br>47400 Petaling Jaya
<br>Malaysia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Trading Address</strong></td><td>Co-labs The Starling
<br>6, Jalan SS 21/37
<br>Damansara Uptown
<br>47400 Petaling Jaya
<br>Malaysia</td></tr><tr><td><strong>TIOF Code</strong></td><td>TION MY</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Governance

The IO Network MY's governance adheres to the following documents:

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## 🚧 Work in progress

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## Other Registrations & Certifications

The following is a list of other registrations and certifications for The IO Foundation.

| Registration                                                                                                                                                   | ID (Verification link when available)                                                      |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| HRDCorp                                                                                                                                                        | Training Provider (Since 25/03/2024)                                                       |
| SAM Unique Entity ID                                                                                                                                           | [K866ZUERGRR3](https://unitedstatesbusinessregistration.us/check-sam-registration-status/) |
| DUNS                                                                                                                                                           | 659310323                                                                                  |
| [NACE Code](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/nomenclatures/index.cfm?TargetUrl=LST_CLS_DLD\&StrNom=NACE_REV2\&StrLanguageCode=EN\&StrLayoutCode=HIERARCHIC) | [62.09](https://nacev2.com/en/search?q=62.09)                                              |
| [NCAGE](https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/Support/en/Products/NCAGE/)                                                                                 | [Y0599](https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/CageTool/cage-view/Y0599)               |


# Organization Statute

Version 1.0 | This Statute was approved on 01 April 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Statute, sets out the articles that regulate the internal functioning of The IO Foundation, hereinafter the Organization. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Statute will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Statute may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The articles set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and may be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

## 1. Statute Details

## Statute of The IO Network Malaysia (TION MY)

***

### Preamble

In the spirit of unity and concerted effort to promote the values and objectives of The IO Foundation (TIOF), we hereby establish the statute of The IO Network Malaysia (TION MY) as a formal enunciation of its structure and operational ethos within the broader TIOF Network.

***

### Article 1: Integration into the TIOF Network

1.1 TION MY is an integral member of the TIOF Network, contributing to and reinforcing the collective mission of championing digital rights and fostering technological innovation for the public good.

***

### Article 2: Registration and Legal Framework

2.1 TION MY is registered under the Companies Act 2016 of Malaysia. Given the flexible nature of the Act, TION MY has not adopted a specific set of Articles of Association (M\&A) or Constitution.

***

### Article 3: Non-Profit Operation

3.1 Despite its corporate registration, TION MY is committed to operating on a non-profit basis. It is dedicated to utilizing its financial resources and conducting all financial transactions in alignment with non-profit principles and ethics.

***

### Article 4: Project Implementation

4.1 TION MY engages exclusively in the execution of projects that are coordinated and mandated by TIOF. This dedication ensures that TION MY's activities are harmonized with the overarching goals and strategic direction of the TIOF Network.

***

### Article 5: Organizational Policies

5.1 TION MY adheres to the organizational policies established by TIOF. In instances where local legislation necessitates deviation, exceptions are made to ensure compliance with specific applicable laws. These exceptions are carefully documented, maintaining the integrity of TIOF’s policy framework while respecting legal obligations.

***

This document serves as the foundational statute for TION MY, guiding its operations and affirming its allegiance to the shared vision and values of The IO Foundation and its Network.

###

###

\*\*Statute of The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd. (TION MY)\*\*

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\_Version 1.0\_

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\*\*Preamble\*\*

<br>

This Statute outlines the foundational principles and operational guidelines for The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd. (TION MY), a key component of The IO Foundation (TIOF) Network.

<br>

\*\*Article 1: Affiliation with TIOF Network\*\*

<br>

1.1 \*\*Integration into TIOF Network\*\*

&#x20;  \- TION MY is an integral part of the TIOF Network, sharing its vision, mission, and objectives.

<br>

\*\*Article 2: Corporate Registration and Governance\*\*

<br>

2.1 \*\*Registration Under Companies Act 2016\*\*

&#x20;  \- TION MY is registered under the Companies Act 2016 of Malaysia. In lieu of specific Articles of Association (M\&A) or a Constitution, this registration governs its corporate structure and compliance.

<br>

2.2 \*\*Non-Adoption of Specific M\&A/Constitution\*\*

&#x20;  \- Due to its registration under the Companies Act 2016, TION MY has not adopted specific Articles of Association (M\&A) or a Constitution.

<br>

\*\*Article 3: Non-Profit Operation\*\*

<br>

3.1 \*\*Non-Profit Status\*\*

&#x20;  \- Despite its corporate registration, TION MY operates as a non-profit entity, adhering to the principles and ethos of non-profit organizations.

<br>

3.2 \*\*Financial Conduct\*\*

&#x20;  \- Financially, TION MY aligns with non-profit operational standards, ensuring that all financial activities support its non-profit objectives.

<br>

\*\*Article 4: Project Implementation and Coordination\*\*

<br>

4.1 \*\*Project Implementation\*\*

&#x20;  \- TION MY exclusively engages in the implementation of projects that are coordinated and mandated by TIOF.

<br>

\*\*Article 5: Organizational Policies and Legislation Compliance\*\*

<br>

5.1 \*\*Adherence to TIOF Policies\*\*

&#x20;  \- TION MY follows the organizational policies set by TIOF, ensuring consistency and alignment with the broader network.

<br>

5.2 \*\*Exceptions for Local Legislation\*\*

&#x20;  \- Exceptions to TIOF's policies are made when necessary to comply with specific local or national legislation applicable to TION MY.

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###

###

###

###

### 1.1 TIOF mandates

The IO Foundation (TIOF) functions by respecting a number of mandates that guide how it implements its mission. These mandates are described across a number of documents and must always comply with the applicable jurisdictions in which TIOF operates.

The relevant documents that define mandates are:

* Memorandum of Association
* Articles of Association
* Organization Statute (this document)
* Policies

### 1.2 Overwrite flow

This Statute and the articles herein stated, apply in the following overwrite flow in order to inform the mandates by which The IO Foundation functions:

1. Memorandum of Association
2. Articles of Association
3. Organization Statute (this document)
   1. Policies
   2. Lifecycle documentation
   3. Supporting diagrams

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### 1.3 Other considerations

The Organization will make the necessary to document, inform and provide with all the necessary tools to the corresponding Members for all the provisions described in this Statue, such as:

* Calendars for
  * Meeting Dates
  * Deadlines

## 2. Revision processes

As mandates require to adapt to new realities, mechanisms for their update need be set in place.

### 2.1 Applicable documents

The documents that can be subject to revision are:

* Articles of Association
* Organization Statue (this document)
* Policies
* Lifecycle documentation
* Agreements
* Media Kit

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* Handbooks
* Templates
* Productions
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In order to keep the organization as flexible as possible, the following methods of revision are available:

### 2.2 Regular revision

Regular revisions happen once a year during the Annual Meeting. A dedicated section of the meeting is to be allocated for it.

**When:** Annual Meeting - Once a year

**Requested by:** Any TIOF Member

**Quorum:** As per Annual Meeting regulations

**Approval:**

* New revisions: 50% +1 of the participants
* Contested Continuous revisions: 50% +1 of the participants
* Non contested Continuous revisions: Automatic

**Validity:** Indefinite unless requested for change.

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### 2.3 Continuous revision

To allow for fast adaptation in case of need, and in the spirit of the CI/CD practice, a mechanism to propose and approve revisions outside of the Regular method, is available.

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**When:** Any time

**Requested by:** Any TIOF Member

**Quorum:** 50% +1 of the Team who raised the revision&#x20;

**Approval:** 50% +1 of the Global Management

**Validity:** Temporary until next Annual Meeting via [#regular-revision](#regular-revision "mention")

## 3. Direct overwrites

The following articles are overwritten by this Statue:

### 3.1 Memorandum of Association

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#### Article 2

`The seat of the non-profit association is Riga 128, 50411 Tartu, Estonia city / municipality`

**Overwrite**\
The seat of the non-profit association is Rataskaevu tn 2 Kesklinna linnaosa, 10123 Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia.\
Any subsequent address changes shall be reflected in this overwritten article and propagated in all necessary official and required channels.

#### Article 3

`The purpose of the non-profit association is "To respect, protect and provide solutions for Digital Rights and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR)`.

**Overwrite**\
The purpose of the non-profit association is "To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights, support programmers in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR).".\
Any subsequent purpose changes needs is to be reflected in the Articles of Association - Article 2.

#### Article 5

`The founders shall appoint the following as a member(s) of the board of a non-profit association`

**Append**\
The Board of Directors will be managed as indicated in the Organization Statue.

### 3.2 Articles of Association

#### Article 2

`The purpose of the Association is to promote, protect, develop and enhance Data-Centric Digital Rights.`

**Overwrite**\
The purpose of the non-profit association is "To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights, support programmers in their role as NextGen Rights Defenders and promote the creation of a Universal Declaration of Digital Rights (UDDR).".\
Any subsequent purpose changes needs to strictly reflect the DCDR advocacy and shall be reflected in this overwritten article and propagated in all necessary official and required channels.

#### Article 9

`One to three members shall be elected to the board of the association for a term of five years.`

**Overwrite**\
The Board of Directors will be managed as stipulated in the Organization Statue.

#### Article 10

`Upon termination of the activities of the Association, the remaining assets shall be transferred non-profit associations and foundations and religious associations with income tax relief a similar organization or public to a legal person.`

**Overwrite**\
Upon termination of the activities of the Association, the remaining assets shall be transferred non-profit associations following the mandate stipulated in the Organization Statue.

## 4. Advocacy

The following articles are core to The IO Foundation and are to be reflected in

* TIOF's Code of Conduct
* TIOF's policies
* TIOF's operations
* TIOF's Comms materials
* TIOF's official and other required channels

### 4.1 Mission

The organization's Mission is `To promote, protect and provide solutions for Data-Centric Digital Rights.`

Except for minor language changes, this Mission shall not be updated.

### 4.2 Vision

The organization's Vision is `A world where Human Rights and Data-Centric Digital Rights are one and the same.`

Except for minor language changes, this Vision shall not be updated.

### 4.3 Ethos

The IO Foundation was created in the pursuit of creating better and safer digital societies. In order to materialize its Vision, TIOF shall act under the following ethos:&#x20;

* Objective truth
* Scientific method
* Enlightenment values
* Non-discrimination in any shape or form
* Respect and advancement of Human Rights
* Respect and advancement of Data-Centric Digital Rights

Except to upgrade this Ethos these concepts cannot be changed.

### 4.4 Values

In order to implement its initiatives, The IO Foundation adheres to the following values:

* Community
* Accountability
* Impact

The full definition of these Values can be found in [TIOF's Media Kit](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFMediaKit).

Unless agreed by full majority during the General Meeting, these Values cannot be changed.

### 4.5 Theory of Change

The IO Foundation shall establish a Theory of Change that establishes:

* For the organization, how it will materialize it's Vision
* For each of TIOF's initiatives, how they will be implemented and their impact

Every year,  each Theory of Change may be reviewed as follows

* General Meeting:\
  Indicating where it should be improved and how.
* Strat Meet:\
  Defining the actual details and implementation steps for the upcoming year.

### 4.6 KPIs

The IO Foundation shall establish a series of Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) to measure the progress of its Vision and its initiatives.

Every year, the KPIs shall be revisited and updated as follows:

* General Meeting:
  * Evaluation of current year's KPIs
  * Updated KPIs for next year
* Strat Meet:
  * Report of current year's KPIs
  * Analysis of actions to implement next year's KPIs

### 4.7 Activity cycles

The IO Foundation structures its activities around yearly cycles that are named Seasons.

Seasons range from 1st January to 31st December of the considered natural year.

### 4.8 Season Strategy

The organization will decide, organize and implement a strategy to move its advocacy forward.

The corresponding Season Strategy shall include:

* List of initiatives
* Yearly KPIs
* Planned activities
* Expected 3rd party events to attend
* Financial budget projection
* Resource allocation projection

## 5. Organization's Structure

The Organization will be structured in the most efficient manner possible.

It will have separate teams for the organization itself and for each of its initiatives.

Some TIOF members may participate in different team across the organization and/or several initiatives under different positions. The organization shall maintain a clear Org Chart to reflect its full structure at all times and publish it on its official Comms channels.

Every year, the Organization Structure shall be revisited and updated as follows:

* General Meeting:
  * Update of the Organization Structure as per needs
* Strat Meet:
  * Establish the necessary steps to implement any updates on the Organization Structure

### 5.1 Organizational Taxonomy

The Organization must keep an updated Taxonomy describing all the elements of TIOF's Organization's Structure.

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The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)
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\[TIOF] Team Documentation will be responsible to update the Organizational Taxonomy.

### 5.2 Organizational Chart

The IO Foundation must keep an updated Organizational Chart describing all the Boards, Teams and their relationships in TIOF's Organization's Structure.

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The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
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\[TIOF] Team Human Resources will be responsible to update the Org Chart.

### 5.3 Boards

The Organization structures its governance through a number of Boards.

#### 5.3.1 Board of Directors

The Organization has a Board of Directors (BoD) that is the highest structure of the organization. It is composed of 5 members that will serve for a term of 2 years.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>5 members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Drive the organization</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>General Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoD Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 5.3.2 Board of Advisers

The Organization has a Board of Advisers (BoA) that advises the Global Management in order to implement the Yearly Strategy.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>Unlimited members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Advise the organization in matters related to their areas of expertise</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoA Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 5.3.3 Board of Auditors

The Organization must have a Board of Auditors comprised by external professionals, either individuals or organizations, tasked to verify its compliance with applicable legislations.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td><p>Unlimited members in areas of</p><ul><li>Legal compliance</li><li>Financial compliance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>As per contract<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Audit and ensure compliance in the covered areas </li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>On demand</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

New areas to be covered will be decided as needed by the Board of Directors during the General Meeting.

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#### 5.3.4 Board of Consultants

The Organization implements a number of initiatives, each of which has a Board of Consultants (BoC) that advises in areas of interest that will help it to pursue its impact.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td>Unlimited members</td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>2 natural years<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Advise the initiative in matters related to their areas of expertise</li><li>No executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>Initiative Status Meeting (4x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 5.4 Global Management

The Organization has a Global Management, which is charged with executing the mandates established by the Board of Directors and approved during the General Assembly, in accordance to the actions determined in the Strat Meet.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Composition</td><td><ul><li>Chief Executive Officer<br>or</li><li>Executive Director</li><li>Programs Manager</li><li>Finance Manager</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Term</td><td>As per Engagement Document<br>Start on date of Signature<br>End on December of the second year</td></tr><tr><td>Renewal</td><td>No limit</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Execute the actions determined in the Strat Meet</li><li>Report progress to corresponding Boards and other TIOF members </li><li>Full executive capacities</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Meetings</td><td><ul><li>General Meeting (1x)</li><li>Strat Meeting (1x)</li><li>BoA Status Meeting (1x)</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 5.5 Teams

The Organization shall structure its TIOF Members through a number of Teams.

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### 5.6 Membership

The Organization does not currently have a membership structure.

## 6. Institutional

### 6.1 Official Meetings

The Organization uses meetings as a main tool to organize and monitor its activities.

### 6.2 Recording of Minutes

The Organization will make all the necessary to record the content of the Official Meetings and make them publicly available to the extend permitted by the applicable legislation.

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### 6.3 General Meeting

The Organization holds a General Meeting to guide and monitor the progress of its advocacy and Vision.

Serves to approve past year's KPIs, set the next ones and gives the direction for the next year.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>3rd Week of November<br>In any case, 2 weeks before the Strat Meet.</td></tr><tr><td>Regularity</td><td>Annual</td></tr><tr><td>Notifications</td><td><ul><li>1 month in advance</li><li>2 weeks in advance</li><li>1 day in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Materials ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Minutes &#x26; Mandates ready</td><td><ul><li>1 week after</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Mandatory Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Directors</li><li>Global Management</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Optional Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Advisers</li><li>Board of Auditors</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Guests</td><td>Any TIOF Member may be invited by the Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Quorum</td><td>50% of Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Approvals</td><td>50% + 1 of attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Analyze results from Current Year</li><li>Plan direction and objectives for Next Year</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 6.4 Strat Meet

The Organization holds a Strat Meet to establish the concrete actions to implement and monitor the mandates established by the General Meeting for the Next Year.

<table><thead><tr><th width="202"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>1st Week of November<br>In any case, 2 weeks before the Strat Meet.</td></tr><tr><td>Regularity</td><td>Annual</td></tr><tr><td>Notifications</td><td><ul><li>1 month in advance</li><li>2 weeks in advance</li><li>1 day in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Materials ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks in advance</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Minutes &#x26; Activities ready</td><td><ul><li>2 weeks after</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Mandatory Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Directors</li><li>Global Management</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Optional Participants</td><td><ul><li>Board of Advisers</li><li>Board of Auditors</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Guests</td><td>Any TIOF Member may be invited by the Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Quorum</td><td>50% of Mandatory Participants</td></tr><tr><td>Approvals</td><td>50% + 1 of attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Attributions</td><td><ul><li>Analyze results from Current Year</li><li>Plan direction and objectives for Next Year</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### 6.5 Status Meets

Reviews the status for an initiative or the org.

### 6.6 Team Meets

Coordination meetings to review the status of ongoing tasks, clear the backlog and prepare next steps.

### 6.7 Board of Directors Review

### 6.8 Board of Advisers Review

### 6.9 Board of Consultants Review

### 6.10 Code of Conduct

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### 6.11 Intellectual Property

The organization is committed to publish all of its productions and internal documents, to the extend allowed by the applicable laws, under Creative Commons license.

Link to CC

Link to Media Policy / Media Handbook for Create Commons implementation.

##

## 7. Operations

### 7.1 Policies

To guide the organization, TIOF will establish a series of Policies describing, to the best of its abilities, the guidelines by which it will implement its mission.

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### 7.2 Handbooks

Handbooks are the materialization of the processes established to implement the Policies.

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### 7.3 IT Infrastructure

#### 7.3.1 ShortURL

The organization will implement&#x20;

#### 7.3.2 Website

#### 7.3.3 Documentation

#### 7.3.4 Project Backend

## 8. Dissolution

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### 8.2 Beneficiary organizations

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# Applicable legislation

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## About

The following regulations apply for Malaysian-based corporations.

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* [Companies Act 2016](https://www.ssm.com.my/Pages/Legal_Framework/Companies%20-Act%20-1965-\(Repealed\)/aktabi_20160915_companiesact2016act777_0.pdf)
* Income Tax Act 1967
* Employment Act 1955
* Sales and Services Tax Act 2018
* Personal Data Protection Act 2010
* Financial Services Act 2013


# Specific Policies

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## About

This section contains the list of Policies that guide The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd. in accordance to Malaysian regulations and in compliance with the shared values policies of the TIOF Network whenever possible.


# Reporting of Beneficial Ownership of shares in the company

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 23 February 2024.

## 1. Introduction:&#x20;

This policy is in accordance with Section 56 of the Companies Act 2016 and the  “Guideline For The Reporting Framework For Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons”  issued by the Companies Commission of Malaysia. The aim of this policy is to act as a  general framework and guidance for shareholders to disclose and inform the Company  of the ultimate beneficial ownership of their shares and/or any agreement affecting their  entitlement to exercise their voting rights.&#x20;

## 2. Effective Date:&#x20;

This policy has been adopted by the Board of Directors and shall come into force with  effect from passing of the Directors’ Resolution.&#x20;

## 3. Definitions:&#x20;

“Act” means the Companies Act 2016;&#x20;

“BO” means the ultimate owner of one or shares in the Company and does not include a  nominee of any description;&#x20;

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company and includes its committees (if  any);&#x20;

“CCM or SSM” means the Companies Commission of Malaysia, also known as the  Registrar of Companies Malaysia or Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia;&#x20;

“interest in shares” means an interest in shares as defined under Section 8 of the  Companies Act 2016;&#x20;

“Member” means a person whose name is entered in the register of members as the  holder for the time being of one or more shares (irrespective of the types or class of  shares) in the Company;&#x20;

“Policy” means the “POLICY ON REPORTING OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF  SHARES IN THE COMPANY”&#x20;

## 4. Scope and Application:&#x20;

4.1 This policy outlines the Company’s implementation of Section 56 of the Act and  the “Guideline For The Reporting Framework For Beneficial Ownership of Legal  Persons” issued by CCM to enable the Company to obtain the BO information from  its shareholders and record such information in a separate part of the register of  members.

4.2 This policy applies to all shareholders of the Company to enable the seeking of  information on the “ultimate owner of shares” who is an individual (natural person)  who meets one or more of the following criteria:&#x20;

a) has interest, directly or indirectly not less than 20% of the shares of the  Company;&#x20;

b) holds, directly or indirectly not less than 20% (twenty per centum) of the  voting shares of the Company;&#x20;

c) has the right to exercise ultimate effective control whether formal or informal  over the company; or the directors or the management of the Company;&#x20;

d) has the right or power to directly or indirectly appoint or remove a director(s)  who holds a majority of the voting rights at the meeting of directors; or&#x20;

e) is a member of the Company and, under an agreement with another member  of the Company, controls alone a majority of the voting right in the Company.&#x20;

## 5. Notice to Member to Obtain Information:&#x20;

5.1 The Company may, by notice in writing at least once in a calendar year, require  any member within such reasonable time as is specified in the notice:&#x20;

i. to inform the Company whether he holds any voting shares in the Company  as beneficial owner or as trustee; and&#x20;

ii. if he holds the voting shares as trustee, to indicate so far as he can the persons  for whom he holds the voting shares by name and by other particulars  sufficient to enable those persons to be identified and the nature of their  interest.&#x20;

5.2 Where the Company is informed that a person, whether a member or not, having  an interest in any of the voting shares in the Company is beneficial owner or as a  trustee, the Company may be notice in writing require that person within such  reasonable time as is specified in the notice:&#x20;

i. to inform the Company whether he holds that interest as beneficial owner  or as trustee; and&#x20;

ii. if he holds the voting shares as trustee, to indicate so far as he can the persons  for whom he holds such interest by name and by other particulars sufficient  to enable those persons to be identified and the nature of their interest.&#x20;

5.3 The Company may, by notice in writing at least once in a calendar year, require  any member within such reasonable time as is specified in the notice:

i. to inform the Company whether any of the voting shares carried by any  voting shares in the Company held by him are the subject of an agreement or  arrangement under which another person is entitled to control his exercise of  those rights; and&#x20;

ii. if the member is under such an agreement or arrangement, to give particulars  of the agreement or arrangement and the parties to such agreement or  arrangement.&#x20;

## 6. Obligation of Member to Inform Company:&#x20;

6.1 If a member of the Company has received a notice issued under Paragraph 5 herein,  the member has an obligation to inform the Company whether he is the BO or has  met at least one of the criteria stated under paragraph 4.2 of this Policy, as a trustee  or that the voting rights held by him is subject to an agreement or arrangement in  which another person is entitle to exercise that voting rights.&#x20;

6.2 A member shall notify the Company when there are changes in the BO information. 6.3 A member commits an offence under Section 56 of the Act if he:&#x20;

a) does not reply to the notice issued by the Company; or&#x20;

b) in purported compliance with such a notice makes any statement which he  known to be false in a material particular or recklessly makes any statement  which is false in a material particular, unless he can prove that the  information in question was already in possession of the Company or that the  requirement to give it was for any reason, frivolous or vexatious.&#x20;

## 7. Supporting Document:&#x20;

7.1 In identifying and verifying the BO information, the Company may require a  member to provide such documents as are necessary which may include, but are  not limited to, certified copies of a national identification card, passport of other  similar documents, founding documents and agreements regulating the power to  bind the Company.&#x20;

7.2 The supporting documents shall be kept by the Company at the same location with  the register of BO to show that reasonable steps have been taken in identifying the  BO.&#x20;

7.3 Supporting documents that are kept may be:&#x20;

a) either in the national language or English language;&#x20;

b) either in physical or electronic form; and

c) from the day the individual becomes a BO and up until 7 years after such  individual ceases to be a BO.&#x20;

## 8. Keeping of BO Information:&#x20;

8.1 The Company shall ensure that the BO information and the supporting documents  to verify the BO information are in order and kept at the registered office or at the  same place the register of members or the register of partners is kept.&#x20;

8.2 The BO information and the supporting documents shall be kept for at least 7 years  from the date a person ceases to be a BO.&#x20;

8.3 The BO information shall be kept either in the national language or English  language and may be kept either in physical or electronic form.&#x20;

## 9. Access to BO Register and Information:&#x20;

9.1 The Company shall ensure that the BO information can be accessed in a timely  manner by the competent authorities and the law enforcement agencies as and when  required. Competent authorities, law enforcement agencies, the BO and the persons  authorized by the BO may be provided with copies of the BO information and  supporting documents, upon request.&#x20;

9.2 The Company shall give access in a timely manner to the BO whose name is  recorded in the register of BO or the persons authorized by the BO as and when  requested in writing. For the avoidance of doubt, a BO shall only be given access  to the BO information relating to him.&#x20;

## 10. Review & Contact Details:&#x20;

10.1 This policy shall be reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors in accordance  with the requirements of the Act and/or such guidelines, directives or policies that  may be issued by CCM or other competent authorities from time to time.

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# Governance

Discover the organizational governance steering The IO Foundation and its network.

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The governance structure of The IO Foundation outlines the roles, relationships and responsibilities of various boards and its Executive Team, ensuring effective management, accountability and alignment with the organization's mission and objectives.

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# Boards

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## About

The different Boards participating in The IO Foundation play a crucial role in its governance as well as setting its strategic direction and policies to ensure the organization's mission and goals are effectively pursued.

They provide oversight and guidance, making key decisions on budgeting, activities and long-term planning, while also serving as ambassadors to the broader stakeholder community to garner support and resources.

## Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the organization, making key strategic decisions and ensuring that The IO Foundation adheres to its mission and legal responsibilities.

Directors shall also represent TIOF in events and actively seek for support from local stakeholders.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Jean F. Queralt</td><td>France</td><td><a href="/files/nO1La6jq7oB1vy2pnzZ9">/files/nO1La6jq7oB1vy2pnzZ9</a></td></tr><tr><td>John Duenas</td><td>Philippines</td><td><a href="/files/XMkxtGJhgAIY3NBppl5m">/files/XMkxtGJhgAIY3NBppl5m</a></td></tr><tr><td>Jack Loveridge</td><td>United States</td><td><a href="/files/CFtwLxk3QoHcwVq9ADKB">/files/CFtwLxk3QoHcwVq9ADKB</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Board of Advisers

The Board of Advisers provides expert guidance and advice to The IO Foundation, offering insights and recommendations to inform strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Dr. Ahmad Azhar</td><td>Malaysia</td><td>Telecom Ecosystem</td><td><a href="/files/I6tbUYPXgSDgnkSM9mEa">/files/I6tbUYPXgSDgnkSM9mEa</a></td></tr><tr><td>Denis Oakley</td><td>United Kingdom</td><td>Global Strategy</td><td><a href="/files/Husc3PEm6Nk9HGDt0TdC">/files/Husc3PEm6Nk9HGDt0TdC</a></td></tr><tr><td>Javier Ramirez</td><td>Chile</td><td>Innovation &#x26; IP</td><td><a href="/files/0xnNOfhvwk3JebaUEA87">/files/0xnNOfhvwk3JebaUEA87</a></td></tr><tr><td>Maya Vandenbroeck</td><td>Philippines</td><td>Organization Development</td><td><a href="/files/SFmqGFJqhBPuCpVCXy2W">/files/SFmqGFJqhBPuCpVCXy2W</a></td></tr><tr><td>Maznuddin Zainuddin</td><td>Malaysia</td><td>Corporate Strategy (MYS)</td><td><a href="/files/OvAOISlLxM514cD7CZgG">/files/OvAOISlLxM514cD7CZgG</a></td></tr><tr><td>Tevanraj Elengoe</td><td>Malaysia</td><td>Tech Ecosystem (MYS)</td><td><a href="/files/zzugS0MT0ij6pJgJSfxx">/files/zzugS0MT0ij6pJgJSfxx</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Board of Consultants

The Board of Consultants consists of specialists who offer detailed, technical advice and solutions in specific projects.

## Board of Auditors

The Board of Auditors is tasked with overseeing the financial practices and transparency of The IO Foundation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and integrity in financial reporting and management.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Lauri Kurs<br>(BRISQ SME OÜ)</td><td>Estonia</td><td>Legal (Estonia)</td><td><a href="/files/1rs3rvukzQ8nWDwiZfPC">/files/1rs3rvukzQ8nWDwiZfPC</a></td></tr><tr><td>Karin Rand<br>(Saldo RMP OÜ)</td><td>Estonia</td><td>Finance (Estonia)</td><td><a href="/files/7bTdd1Xe3gdAExF4Foz4">/files/7bTdd1Xe3gdAExF4Foz4</a></td></tr><tr><td>NorthWest Registered Agent</td><td>United States</td><td></td><td><a href="/files/4BkTO1ZHAlEeP3pbD3fm">/files/4BkTO1ZHAlEeP3pbD3fm</a></td></tr><tr><td>Mark Leong<br>(Leading Edge)</td><td>Malaysia</td><td>Company Secretary</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Ding Hor Kien<br>(Focus Quality)</td><td>Malaysia</td><td>Finance (Malaysia)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


# Policies

Explore the policies that guide The IO Foundation's advocacy and operations.

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## About

This section contains the list of Policies that guide The IO Foundation as an organization in order to achieve its Mission and realize its Vision.

## Guiding values

The IO Foundation’s policy framework is a tapestry woven with the threads of European Enlightenment, a period marked by the burgeoning of reason, individualism and a pursuit for knowledge. Our policies are constructed upon a foundation of timeless values that have been pivotal in shaping modern societies.

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**Humanism and the Value of human life:**  We emphasize the importance of each individual's dignity and worth by cherishing the intrinsic value of human life, human rights and equality of opportunity.
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**Individual Liberties and Autonomy:** We respect individual autonomy, fostering freedom of expression, promoting freedom of thought and upholding the presumption of innocence to reflect our commitment to personal freedoms and civil liberties.
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These cornerstone values underpin our commitment to devising solutions that are effective and human-centric as much as technically robust and anchored in the bedrock of objective reality.

## Policies

The following is a list of the existing policies guiding The IO Foundation. Each policy is described in its own separate document.

<table><thead><tr><th>Global Policy</th><th>Summary</th><th data-hidden>Description</th><th data-hidden>Localized Policies</th><th data-hidden>Code</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/Dhatham">Dhatham House Rule</a></td><td>An evolution from the <a href="https://dothe.click/Ext5">CHATHAM House Rule</a> in response to the new digital realities that is used in all activities by The IO Foundation.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC">Code of Conduct</a></td><td>Outlines the set of rules and guidelines for expected behavior and ethical standards for TIOF Members, TIOF Collaborators and anyone involved in activities by The IO Foundation to ensure respectful, responsible and lawful interactions.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyACAB">Anti corruption &#x26; Anti bribery</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption, specifying definitions, scope, procedures and guidelines for reporting and handling such incidents.</td><td></td><td></td><td>ACAB</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyAHAB">Anti harassment &#x26; Anti bullying</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's policies and procedures against harassment and bullying, including definitions, scope, reporting mechanisms and disciplinary actions for violations.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyAT">Antiterrorism</a></td><td>Outlines measures and procedures to prevent, detect and respond to terrorism-related activities that The IO Foundation needs be aware of.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCP">Children Protection</a></td><td>Sets out The IO Foundation's guidelines and procedures to safeguard children from abuse, exploitation and harm, ensuring their safety and well-being.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoI">Conflict of Interest</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's policy on identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest among its directors, officers and other members.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyEconS">Economic Sanctions</a></td><td><p>Outlines The IO Foundation's policies</p><p>to ensure compliance with national and international sanctions laws, prohibiting transactions or partnerships with sanctioned individuals, entities or countries.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyEO">Equal Opportunities</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training and promotion.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyHS">Health and Safety</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's commitment to health and safety, detailing responsibilities, procedures and guidelines for ensuring a safe working environment for all TIOF Members and Contributors.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/PoliciesPPDP">Personal Privacy and Data Protection</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's procedures to safeguard personal information, ensuring it is collected, processed and stored securely and lawfully, while protecting individuals' privacy rights in compliance with relevant data protection laws.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicySA">Sickness Absence</a></td><td>Outlines The IO Foundation's stance on sickness absence, including procedures for reporting, evidence of incapacity, sick pay arrangements and handling long-term or persistent absence.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyWhistleblowing">Whistleblowing</a></td><td>Outlines the procedures and protections for reporting suspected wrongdoing within The IO Foundation, emphasizing confidentiality, standards and the safeguarding of whistleblowers against retaliation.</td><td>Outlines the procedures and protections for reporting suspected wrongdoing within The IO Foundation, emphasizing confidentiality, standards and safeguarding whistleblowers against retaliation.</td><td></td><td>WB</td></tr><tr><td>🚧 Other Policies under Work In Progress</td><td>Please note that a number of policies are being migrated from our document storage to this online repository and will soon be made available. </td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Additional scopes

The IO Foundation operates as a global network, guided by a cohesive framework of policies designed to uphold our standards, mission and vision across all regions in which we operate. These policies serve as the backbone of our governance, ensuring consistency, accountability and integrity throughout the organization.

Taking into account that the international landscape is complex, with various jurisdictions imposing their own legal and regulatory requirements, there are circumstances where our policies might require adaptations with local regulations. As a result, specific policies may partially be overridden or modified in order to achieve compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.

The IO Foundation is dedicated to not only maintaining compliance but also to providing a clear understanding of how its policies apply within different legal contexts. Whenever such customizations may be necessary, they will be clearly documented. These exceptions will be noted directly within the text of the corresponding organization's policy documents.

## Implementation

TIOF's Policies are implemented through corresponding Handbooks, which are referenced in their text.

## Future improvements

The IO Foundation is committed to implement the following improvements on its policies:

* Optimizing them to be reusable by other organizations
* Expanding their documentation with process-driven diagrams
* Making them machine-readable


# Dhatham House Rule

Version 1.1 | This Dhatham House Rule was published on 01 January 2019.

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## About

The DHATHAM v0.5 House Rule, which is an evolution from the [CHATHAM House Rule](https://DoThe.Click/Ext5) in response to the new digital realities, stipulates:

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In other words, be considerate and ask for permission before capturing a digital representation of others or posting about them on social media or any other digital medium.

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The Dhatam House Rule is a live statement that is open for adaptation and improvements.

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# Code of Conduct

Version 1.5 | This Code of Conduct was approved on 01 January 2021.

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### Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology/#members)
* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology/#contributors)

It also applies within all [TIOF spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology/#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, project contributions or events as well as when representing the TIOF in public spaces.

Examples of representing our community include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via an official social media account or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

### Our Personal Pledge

We as members and contributors, pledge to make the participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of any personal characteristic dimension that essentially amplifies differences among people instead of embracing their similarities.

By participating in this activity, we pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming and healthy community.

We likewise pledge to strive to achieve TIOF's [mission](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFMission) and [vision](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFVision) by embracing its [values](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFValues), which will inform our decisions at all times. Finally, we will be observant of the [Dhatham House Rule](https://TIOF.Click/Dhatham) in all of our digital interactions.

### The Organization's Pledge

As an international organization that heavily relies in the free exchange of ideas, we pledge that:

* We will never discipline or fire employees, dismiss volunteers or any other member associated with TIOF on the basis of pressure from online activism or other shapes of public & private pressure and/or shaming. We respect and adhere to both the principles of intent and of presumption of innocence and will always proceed with due diligence to investigate and resolve conflict under the framework provided by the Law.
* We have no interest in our members' political opinions and how they choose to express themselves outside the workplace is by no means up to TIOF to judge or act upon.
* We will not probe into our members' thoughts with “unconscious bias training” (or any such similar initiatives) or force them to undertake workshops that *presuppose* the existence of “systemic injustice” in any form or shape.
* TIOF will always circumscribe its statements and work strictly towards advancing its [Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy), unburdened by fealty to any other causes, political or ideological, or claims to promote certain “values”. Our sole aim is to make a positive impact to promote better and safer technology under the guidance of the [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples).
* While we won't engage and waste time and resources in such public debates, we will not tolerate the public shaming of either members or contributors should they cause offense (even perceived), either through a joke or poor phrasing, and will instead seek to resolve internally the disputes that naturally occur when human beings work together. We recognize that absolutely everyone is a person in constant evolution and change and therefore care about intentions just as much as consequences.

### Our Standards

Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:

* Acting rationally
* Demonstrating empathy and kindness towards other people
* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints and experiences
* Giving and gracefully accepting *constructive* feedback
* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes and learning from the experience
* Refusing to weaponize others' mistakes
* Focusing on what is best, not just for us as individuals but for the overall community and project

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Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

* The use of sexualized language or imagery and sexual attention or advances of any kind

  > Note: There is nothing wrong with the above, there are simply other places for it
* Trolling, insulting or otherwise derogatory comments and personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment
* Publishing others' private information, such as (although not limited to) a physical or email address, without their explicit permission

  > Please refer the [Dhatham House Rule](https://TIOF.Click/Dhatham).
* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

### Enforcement Responsibilities

TIOF leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing the standards of acceptable behavior described in this Code of Conduct and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive or otherwise harmful.

TIOF leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit or reject comments, commits, code, issues and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct and will communicate reasons for those moderations when appropriate.

### Enforcement

Instances of abusive, harassing or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at [Contact@TheIOFoundation.org](mailto://Contact@TheIOFoundation.org). All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.

All members are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the all the parties involved in any incident.

### Enforcement Guidelines

TIOF leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:

#### 1. Correction

**Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.

**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested and/or required.

#### 2. Warning

**Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.

**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in [TIOF spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology/#spaces) as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.

#### 3. Temporary Ban

**Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior.

**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.

#### 4. Permanent Ban

**Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.

**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community.

### Attributions

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://DoThe.Click/Ext3), [version 2.0](https://DoThe.Click/Ext4).

Other sources of inspiration are:

* [Suggested pledge for business owners](https://DoThe.Click/Ext2) by [Andrew Doyle](https://DoThe.Click/Ext1)


# Anti corruption & Anti bribery Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 March 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

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### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Anti corruption and Anti bribery statement

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### What is bribery?

"*Bribe*" means a financial or other inducement or reward for action which is illegal, unethical, a breach of trust or improper in any way. Bribes can take the form of (although not limited to) money, gifts, loans, fees, hospitality, services, discounts, the award of a contract or any other advantage or benefit.

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If you are unsure about whether a particular act constitutes bribery, raise it with your corresponding Team Human Resources Coordinator.

Specifically, you must not:

* give or offer any payment, gift, hospitality or other benefit in the expectation that a transaction advantage will be received in return or to reward any support received;
* accept any offer from a third party that you know or suspect is made with the expectation that we will provide a transaction advantage for them or anyone else;
* give or offer any payment (sometimes called a facilitation payment) to a government official in any country to facilitate or speed up a routine or necessary procedure.

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### Gifts and hospitality

This Policy does not prohibit the giving or accepting of reasonable and appropriate hospitality for legitimate purposes such as building relationships, maintaining our image or reputation or marketing our advocacy, initiatives and services.

A gift or hospitality will not be appropriate if it is unduly lavish or extravagant, or could be seen as an inducement or reward for any preferential treatment (for example, during contractual negotiations or a tender process). All such tokens of appreciation are to be notified to your corresponding Team Human Resources Coordinator.

Gifts must be of an appropriate type and value depending on the circumstances and taking account of the reason for the gift. Gifts must not include cash or cash equivalent (such as vouchers) and in any case be given in secret.&#x20;

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Promotional gifts of low value such as branded stationery may be given to or accepted from existing contributors, suppliers and partners.

### Record-keeping

You must declare and keep a written record of all hospitality or gifts given or received. You must also submit all expenses claims relating to hospitality, gifts or payments to third parties in accordance with our [Financial procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBFinance) and record the reason for expenditure.

All accounts, invoices and other records relating to dealings with third parties including suppliers and customers should be prepared with strict accuracy and completeness.

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### How to raise a concern

If you are offered a bribe, or are asked to make one, or if you suspect that any bribery, corruption or other breach of this policy has occurred or may occur, you must report it in accordance with our [Whistleblowing Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyWhistleblowing) as soon as possible.

### Conduct outside of Work

We do not seek to interfere with the personal lives or conduct of our Members.\
However, some times certain conducts outside of work can interfere with our legitimate advocacy and/or initiatives' interests.

You are expected to conduct your personal affairs in a manner that doesn't adversely affect the integrity, reputation or credibility of yourself and/or The IO Foundation.

Illegal or immoral conduct outside of work by any Member that adversely affects our legitimate advocacy and/or business interests, or other TIOF Member's ability to perform their responsibilities, will not be tolerated.


# Anti harassment & Anti bullying Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 March 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

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For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

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### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Anti-harassment and Anti-bullying** that you will need to be aware of while being a [TIOF Member](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members). You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy covers harassment or bullying which occurs in or out of [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including at TIOF-related events or social functions. It covers bullying and harassment by [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) and also by [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors), such as customers, suppliers or visitors to our premises.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

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* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Anti harassment and Anti bullying statement

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### What is harassment?

Harassment is any unwanted physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct that has the purpose of violating a person's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or otherwise offensive environment for them. A single incident can amount to harassment.

Harassment also includes treating someone less favorably because they have submitted or refused to submit to such behavior in the past.

Unlawful harassment may involve conduct of a sexual nature (sexual harassment) or may be related to any given personal, immutable characteristic dimension.

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Harassment may include, for example:

* Unwanted physical conduct or "horseplay", including assault, touching, pinching, pushing, grabbing and intentionally blocking normal movement or interfering with work;
* unwelcomed sexual advances, suggestive behavior or invitations;
* offensive e-mails, text messages or otherwise content;
* mocking, mimicking or belittling a person's disability;
* visual displays such as derogatory or sexually-oriented imagery, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures.

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### What is bullying?

Bullying is **purposely** offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behavior involving the misuse of power that can make a person feel vulnerable, upset, humiliated, undermined or threatened. Power does not always mean being in a position of authority, it can include both personal strength and the power to coerce through fear or intimidation as well as the ability to reassign resources at will.

Bullying can take the form of physical, verbal and non-verbal conduct.

Bullying may include, by way of example:

* physical or psychological threats;
* overbearing and intimidating levels of supervision;
* inappropriate derogatory remarks about someone's performance.

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### If you are being harassed or bullied

If you are being harassed or bullied, consider whether you feel able to raise the problem informally with the person responsible. You should explain clearly to them that their behavior is not welcome or makes you uncomfortable. If this is too difficult or embarrassing, we encourage you to reach out to your respect Team Human Resources Manager, **who can and will provide** confidential advice and assistance in resolving the issue either formally or informally.

If informal steps are not possible or appropriate, or have not been successful, you should raise the matter formally under our [Grievance Procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#grievance-procedures). The complain will be investigated in a timely and confidential manner and will be conducted by someone with appropriate experience and no prior involvement in the complaint, where possible.

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We will consider whether any steps are necessary to manage any ongoing relationship between you and the person accused during the investigation.

Once the investigation is complete, we will inform you of our decision. If we consider you have been harassed or bullied by an employee the matter will be dealt with under the [Disciplinary Procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#disciplinary-procedures) as a case of possible misconduct or gross misconduct. If the perpetrator is a [Contributor](broken://pages/MoNjyQaQk6rF6gsxDcUp#contributors) or any other third party, we will consider what action would be appropriate to deal with the problem.

Whether or not your complaint is upheld, we will consider how best to manage any ongoing working relationship between all the parties concerned.

### Protection and support for those involved

Members who make complaints or who participate in good faith in any investigation must not suffer any form of retaliation or victimization as a result.

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Anyone found to have retaliated against someone in this way, or made accusations under this policy in bad faith, will be subject to disciplinary action under our [Disciplinary Procedures](http://TIOF.Click/ProcedureDisciplinary)
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### False accusations

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**We take false accusations just as seriously as the alleged misconduct.**
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Should the investigation conclude that the accusation was false, the matter will be dealt with under the [Disciplinary Procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#disciplinary-procedures) as a case of possible misconduct or gross misconduct.

### Record-keeping

Information about a complaint by or about a Member may be placed on the Member's personnel file, along with a record of the outcome and of any notes or other documents compiled during the process.

These will be processed in accordance with [The IO Foundation's Personal Privacy and Data Protection Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPPDP).

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# Antiterrorism Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 30 May 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

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* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Antiterrorism** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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**Review and Amendments**\
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## Policy details

### Definitions

* **Terrorism:** The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological objectives.
* **Terrorist Activity:** Any act that is intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or to influence the policy of a government.

### Antiterrorism statement

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The IO Foundation unequivocally condemns terrorism and will not knowingly support any individual, organization or entity involved in terrorist activities.&#x20;

The organization equally recognizes its responsibility to ensure that the steps undertaken for the advancement and achievement of its advocacy do not inadvertently contribute to the financing or facilitation of terrorism.
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The provisions described in this policy must comply at all times with The IO Foundation's Finance Policy.
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### Implementation process

The IO Foundation will actively observe this policy in all of its processes, with particular attention to funding sources. Among others, the organization will undertake:&#x20;

* **Risk Assessments:** Regularly conducting assessments to identify potential risks related to terrorism and take appropriate actions to mitigate those risks.
* **Due Diligence:** Implement thorough vetting processes for funding sources, partners, contractors and beneficiaries to ensure they do not have ties to terrorist organizations or activities.
* **Training and Awareness:** Provide training for employees on recognizing and reporting suspicious activities related to terrorism.
* **Reporting Obligations:** Establish clear organizational procedures for reporting any suspected terrorist activities or associations to the appropriate authorities.
* **Monitoring and Compliance:** Regularly monitor operations and partnerships to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable regulations.

### Additional considerations

The IO Foundation will carefully analyze, be mindful of and comply with:

* Specific funder's considerations, requirements or otherwise limitations
* All relevant antiterrorism laws and regulations specific to the jurisdictions in which it operates


# Children Protection Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 15 April 2020.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Children Protection** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy sets out TIOF's approach to the necessary steps to ensure proper and reliable protection of our most vulnerable citizens: children.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. In particular, failure to protect a whistleblower or interfere with any such related ongoing investigation will be treated as misconduct under our [Disciplinary Procedures](http://TIOF.Click/ProcedureDisciplinary). Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document does not form part of any [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document) and we may amend it at any time following the procedures described in [TIOF's Statute](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFStatute).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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**Review and Amendments**\
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## Policy details

### Children Protection statement

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The IO Foundation is committed to protecting children at all times and by any means necessary in accordance to the [United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child](https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/convention-rights-child).

The organization expects all TIOF Members and TIOF Contributors to maintain high standards in this regard. Any suspected wrongdoing should be reported as soon as possible and will be investigated with the outmost care towards the potential victims.
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The IO Foundation is adherent to the concept of **presumption of innocence** and believes in its application under any circumstances.

This applies to both the alleged infractor and the organization alike.
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### Definitions

* **Child:** Any underage individual, in accordance with applicable laws.
* **Child Protection:** Measures taken to prevent and respond to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence against children.
* **Abuse:** Physical, emotional, sexual harm or neglect that endangers a child’s well-being.
* **Exploitation:** The use of a child for someone else’s advantage or benefit in an unfair, unlawful or otherwise harmful manner.
* **Neglect:** The failure to provide for a child’s basic physical, emotional or educational needs.

### **Core Principles**

The IO Foundation is committed to the following principles in the protection of children:

* **Best Interests of the Child:** All decisions and actions affecting a child shall prioritize their best interests.
* **Zero Tolerance for Abuse:** Any form of abuse, exploitation or neglect of children is prohibited and will be met with immediate action, including immediate termination.
* **Do No Harm:** The organization's programs, activities and technologies are expected to prevent any harm to children, ensuring their safety, well-being and privacy.
* **Confidentiality:** Any personal information related to a child is handled with the highest level of confidentiality, in accordance with [The IO Foundation's Personal Privacy and Data Protection policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPPDP) and other applicable privacy laws.

### **Legal and Regulatory Compliance**

The IO Foundation observers the most protective international and national regulations, including:

* **United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC):** Ensuring that all children are treated with dignity and respect and that their rights are protected.
* **GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):** In accordance with Article 8 of the GDPR, ensuring that processing of personal data of children is lawful and that children under 16 require parental consent in relevant jurisdictions.
* **COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act):** Ensuring that no personal information is collected from children under 13 in the U.S. without verifiable parental consent.
* **Local Child Protection Laws:** We ensure compliance with child protection laws in every country the organization operates, including those specific to Estonia, Malaysia and the United States.

### **Child Safety Measures**

The IO Foundation takes proactive steps to ensure the safety of all children interacting with the organization:

**Screening and Recruitment**

* **Background Checks:** All TIOF Members and TIOF Collaborators who work directly with children undergo rigorous background checks to identify any prior offenses or behaviors that could pose a risk to children.
* **Interviews and Reference Checks:** TIOF Member candidates are carefully vetted through interviews and reference checks to ensure they possess the character and skills necessary for working with children whenever necessary.

**Behavioral Guidelines**

All TIOF Members and TIOF Collaborators working with children are required to adhere to the following conduct guidelines when interacting with children:

* **Respect Boundaries:** Avoid any form of physical punishment, inappropriate physical contact or behavior that may harm or exploit a child.
* **No Unsupervised Contact:** TIOF Member or TIOF Collaborator should be alone with a child without parental or guardian permission, unless it is part of a clearly defined and supervised activity (for which permission needs be equally provided).
* **Reporting Suspicious Behavior:** Any suspicion or evidence of child abuse or exploitation must be immediately reported to the appropriate authority in accordance with the [reporting procedures set forth in this policy](#reporting-and-response-procedures).

**Online Safety**

Given that technology is central to our operations, the organization takes special precautions to ensure the safety of children online:

* **Parental Consent for Online Interaction:** For children under the applicable age of consent, the organization requires verifiable parental consent before collecting any personal information.
* **Age-Appropriate Content:** The organization ensures that any technology or content provided through its platforms is appropriate for children, including filters and warnings for sensitive material whenever applicable.
* **Data Protection for Children:** The organization follows strict guidelines to protect children's privacy online, ensuring that personal data is only collected and processed with appropriate legal bases and data is never shared without parental or guardian consent. For more information, please refer to [The IO Foundation's Personal Privacy and Data Protection policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPPDP)

### **Training and Awareness**

To ensure the effective implementation of this policy, The IO Foundation provides training and resources to all TIOF Members or TIOF Collaborators whenever necessary:

* **Child Protection Training:** All individuals who work directly with children must complete mandatory child protection training. This includes recognizing signs of abuse, [reporting procedures set forth in this policy](#reporting-and-response-procedures) and understanding their legal obligations.
* **Technology-Specific Training:** TIOF Members involved in designing or implementing digital services that will be directed to children receive specific training on online safety and child data protection requirements.
* **Regular Refresher Courses:** Periodic refresher training is provided to keep relevant TIOF Members or TIOF Collaborators up-to-date with the latest child protection protocols and legal requirements.

### **Reporting and Response Procedures**

The IO Foundation takes all allegations or concerns regarding child abuse or exploitation seriously and has established clear procedures for reporting and responding to such concerns:

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* **Immediate Reporting:** Any suspicion, allegation or evidence of abuse must be reported immediately to the Child Protection Officer (CPO) or the relevant designated safeguarding officer.
* **Confidentiality in Reporting:** Reports of suspected abuse or exploitation will be handled with strict confidentiality, with information only shared on a need-to-know basis to protect the child and comply with legal obligations.
* **Mandatory Reporting to Authorities:** The organization will report incidents to local law enforcement or child protection agencies without delay in accordance to applicable laws.
* **Investigation:** Internal investigations will be conducted in a timely and impartial manner by trained personnel to assess the validity of the report and take appropriate action.

### **Partner Organizations**

Any TIOF Collaborator that working with The IO Foundation must adhere to this Children Protection Policy or demonstrate that they follow equally protective standards that shall be enforced through the applicable instruments such as contractual obligations.

### **Review and Accountability**

The IO Foundation is committed to regularly reviewing and updating this policy to ensure that it reflects the latest laws, regulations, and best practices. The Children Protection Officer (CPO) is responsible for the overall implementation and enforcement of this policy by following measures whenever considered pertinent:

* **Reviews:** The policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure its effectiveness.
* **Monitoring Compliance:** Audits and spot checks shall be conducted to ensure adherence to this policy by all TIOF Members or TIOF Collaborators whenever applicable.
* **Reporting to Governance Bodies:** Reports on child protection issues and incidents will be made to the organization’s governance board to ensure accountability and transparency if ever occurring.

## **Contact Information**

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this policy or the processing of personal data, please contact The IO Foundation via email to: <ChildrenProtection@TheIOFoundation.org>


# Conflict of Interest Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 December 2023.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
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### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Conflicts of Interest** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Conflict of Interest statement

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The IO Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency. Because conflicts of interest can compromise the efficacy of our organization, erode public trust and contradict our core values the organizations maintains a proactive avoidance of conflicts of interest among its members.&#x20;
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### Definitions

#### Interested Person

Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with the board of director’s delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.

#### Financial Interest

A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or family:

1. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement;
2. compensation arrangement with the Organization or with any entity or individual with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement; or
3. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the Organization is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.

Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial.

A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest.  Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial interest may have a conflict of interest only if the board of directors or the appropriate governing committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.

### Duty to Disclose

In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with board of directors delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.

### Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists

After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the board of directors or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon.  The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.

### Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest

1. An interested person may make a presentation at the board of directors or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.
2. The chairperson of the board of directors or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.
3. After exercising due diligence, the board of directors or committee shall determine whether the Organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest.
4. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the board of directors or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Organization’s best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable.  In conformity with the above determination, it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

### Violations of the Conflict of Interest Policy

1. If the board of directors or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.
2. If, after hearing the member’s response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board of directors or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.

### Records of Proceedings

The minutes of the board of directors and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain:

1. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the board of directors’ or committee’s decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.
2. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings.

### Compensation

1. A voting member of the board of directors who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
2. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member’s compensation.
3. No voting member of the board of directors or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding compensation.

### Annual statements

Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with board of directors’ delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person:

1. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy;
2. Has read and understands the policy;
3. Has agreed to comply with the policy; and
4. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.

### Periodic reviews

To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted.  The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:

1. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm’s length bargaining.
2. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Organization’s written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.

### Use of outside experts

When conducting the periodic reviews as provided for in Article VII, the Organization may, but need not, use outside advisors.  If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the board of directors of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are conducted.


# Economic Sanctions Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 20 October 2024.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of applicable **Economic Sanctions** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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**Review and Amendments**\
This policy shall be reviewed regularly to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Amendments may be made to adapt to new legal requirements, changing circumstances or to better serve the organization's Mission.
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## Policy details

### Definitions

* **Sanctions:** Measures imposed by governments or international organizations that restrict trade, investment and other economic activities with specific countries, individuals or entities.
* **Sanctioned Entities:** Individuals, organizations or countries that are subject to restrictions as specified by applicable regulations.

### Economic Sanctions statement

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The IO Foundation at no point will engage in any activities that violate applicable sanctions laws in the advancement and achievement of its advocacy. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that its resources are not used to support or facilitate transactions with sanctioned individuals, organizations or countries.
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The provisions described in this policy must comply at all times with The IO Foundation's Finance Policy.
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### Implementation process

The IO Foundation will actively observe this policy in all of its processes, with particular attention to its financial and programmatic activities. Among others, the organization will undertake:&#x20;

* **Risk Assessment:** Assess potential risks related to sanctions compliance and implement measures to avoid those risks.
* **Due Diligence:** Conduct thorough vetting of all partners, contractors and beneficiaries to ensure they are not listed on applicable sanctions lists.
* **Training and Awareness:** Provide training to [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members), [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and TIOF Beneficiaries regarding applicable sanctions laws and internal compliance procedures.
* **Reporting Obligations:** Establish procedures for reporting any suspected violations of this policy or sanctions laws to the appropriate authorities.
* **Monitoring and Compliance:** Monitor operations with [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and TIOF Beneficiaries to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable regulations.

### Additional considerations

The IO Foundation will carefully analyze, be mindful of and comply with:

* Specific funder's considerations
* All relevant antiterrorism laws and regulations specific to the jurisdictions in which it operates


# Equal Opportunities Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 March 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Equality of Opportunities** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy sets out TIOF's approach to equal opportunities and the avoidance of discrimination at work. It applies to all aspects of employment with us, including (although not limited to) recruitment, pay and conditions, training, appraisals, promotion, conduct at work, disciplinary and grievance procedures and termination of employment.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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This document does not form part of any [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document) and we may amend it at any time following the procedures described in [TIOF's Statute](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFStatute).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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**Review and Amendments**\
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## Policy details

### Equal opportunities statement

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The IO Foundation is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all individuals to become TIOF Members.\
Any applicants, irrespective of their position or type of engagement, will receive equal treatment regardless of any personal immutable characteristic dimension that essentially amplifies differences among people instead of embracing their similarities.
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### Discrimination

Members must not unlawfully discriminate against or harass other people including current and former TIOF Members or Contributors.

This applies in the workplace, outside the workplace (when dealing with customers, suppliers or other work-related contacts) and on work-related trips or events, including social events.

The following forms of discrimination are prohibited under this Policy and are unlawful:

* **Direct discrimination:** treating someone less favorably because of a given personal characteristic dimension.
* **Indirect discrimination:** a provision, criterion or practice that applies to everyone but adversely affects people with a particular personal characteristic dimension more than others and is not justified.
* **Retaliation:** treating someone that has complained or has supported someone else's complaint about discrimination or harassment less favorably. Harassment is dealt with further in our [Anti-harassment and Anti-Bullying Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyAHAB).

### Recruitment and selection

Recruitment, promotion and other selection exercises such as redundancy selection will be conducted **exclusively on the basis of merit and strictly following objective criteria that avoid discrimination.** Shortlisting should be done by more than one person if possible.

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Vacancies should always be advertised in all official [Human Resources Channels](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBComms#channel-types) and ensure avoid using any wording that may discourage particular citizens from applying.
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Applicants should not be asked questions which might suggest an intention to discriminate on the grounds of any given personal characteristic dimension. Should the question be unavoidable, it must be done on the grounds of examining options to overcome observed difficulties.

Applicants should not be asked about health or disability before a position offer is made, except in the very limited circumstances allowed by law: for example, to check that the applicant could perform an intrinsic part of the position (taking account of any reasonable adjustments) or to see if any adjustments might be needed at the interview because of a disability.

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Where necessary, position offers can be made conditional on a satisfactory medical check.
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Health or disability questions may be included in equal opportunities monitoring forms, which must not be used for selection or decision-making purposes.
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### Disabilities

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can consider what reasonable adjustments or support may be appropriate.

In any case, this is not mandatory unless the disability affects your ability to perform your responsibilities as described in your [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document).

### Part-time and fixed-term work

Part-time and fixed-term Members should be treated the same as comparable full-time or permanent Members and enjoy no less favorable terms and conditions (on a pro-rata basis where appropriate), unless different treatment is (**and must be**) justified.

### Breaches of this Policy

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The IO Foundation takes a strict approach to breaches of this Policy, which will be dealt with in accordance with our [Disciplinary Procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#disciplinary-procedures).
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Serious cases of deliberate discrimination may amount to gross misconduct resulting in dismissal.

If you believe that you have suffered discrimination you can raise the matter through our [Grievance Procedures](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#grievance-procedures).

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**You shall not be retaliated against for complaining about discrimination.**\
However, making a false allegation deliberately and in bad faith will be treated as misconduct and dealt with under our [Disciplinary Procedure](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFHBHR#disciplinary-procedures) with the same determination as the allegation.
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# Health and Safety Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 30 May 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the necessary arrangements for ensuring The IO Foundation meets its **health and safety** obligations towards TIOF Members and anyone visiting its premises, or in any way involved with its advocacy and initiatives, that you will need to be aware of while being a Member for TIOF.

You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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This document does not form part of any [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document) and we may amend it at any time following the procedures described in [TIOF's Statute](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFStatute).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Health and Safety statement

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The IO Foundation values, above anything, the wellbeing of its Members.

Health is a critical matter and the organization will always strive to ensure a healthy and safe environment for its Members and Contributors. Likewise, the organization expects its Members to actively participate in such commitment.

The organization will not tolerate deliberate actions make use of their absences in a judicious manner and will not tolerate abuses.
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**Health and Safety is a collective effort**

All TIOF Members share responsibility for achieving safe working conditions.

You must take care of your own health and safety and that of others, observe applicable safety rules and follow instructions for the safe use of equipment. You must cooperate with Management on health and safety matters, including the investigation of any incident.

Failure to comply with this policy may be treated as misconduct and dealt with under our [Disciplinary Procedure](http://TIOF.Click/ProcedureDisciplinary).
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### Health and Safety Officer

The position of Health and Safety Officer, or HSO, unless otherwise specified, falls on the \[TIOF] Team Human Resources Manager.

You should report any health and safety concerns immediately to the HSO.

The HSO is expected to make himself/herself available to the Board of Directors and Management to report in matters of Health and Safety any time necessary.

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### Team Health and Safety

The organization will put in place a Health and Safety Team, or THS, to support the HSO in evaluating, designing, implementing and disseminating training for required Health and Safety protocols.

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### Information and consultation

The organization will inform and consult the Health and Safety Officer or directly with all staff regarding health and safety matters.

### Health and Safety Status Meetings

The HST will convene at least once during the General Meeting to determine if specific steps are to be implemented in the coming Season.

Other Status Meetings as well as Emergency Meetings can be conveyed and initiated by:

* The Health and Safety Officer
* Management
* Board of Directors

## Training

The organization will ensure that all TIOF Members are given adequate training and supervision to perform their responsibilities competently and safely. TIOF Members will be given a Health and Safety Induction during their Onboarding. Further training will be provided as needs arise.

## Equipment

TIOF Members must use TIOF equipment in accordance with any instructions given by the organization. Any equipment fault or damage must immediately be reported to the Health and Safety Officer.

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TIOF Members shall not attempt to repair equipment unless trained to do so.
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## Accidents and first aid

Details of first aid facilities are listed in the [Health & Safety Handbook](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyHS#first-aid-facilities).

The list of trained first aiders are made available on our [TIOF Org Chart](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart).

All accidents and injuries at work, however minor, should be reported to

* the Health and Safety Officer or,
* your corresponding Team Manager or,
* your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

All incidents are to be recorded in the [Accident Book](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFAccidentBook).

## Fire safety

All TIOF Members should familiarize themselves with the fire safety instructions in their physical offices (when applicable), which are displayed on notice boards and near fire exits in the workplace.

This should also be considered should the Member perform duties remotely, for instance from a co-working space, an event they are attending or from their own residence.

At the hearing of a fire alarm, TIOF Members are to leave the building immediately by the nearest fire exit and go to the fire assembly point outside of the premises.

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**RULE OF THE 60 SECONDS**

Fire alarm tests as well as false alarms are not unusual. To ensure that an alarm is in fact real and requires evacuation, you can use the following rule:

Time of alarm < 60 seconds: Be ready and remain alert, observing the situation from where you are. If the alarm stops, resume your activities.

Time of alarm > 60 seconds: Proceed to evacuate calmly, following the [evacuation procedures detailed in the Health and Safety Handbook](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyHS#evacuation-procedures).
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For physical offices, fire drills will be held at least every 12 months and must be taken seriously.

TIOF will also carry out regular fire risk assessments and regular checks of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, escape routes and emergency lighting whenever applicable.

## Risk assessments and measures to control risk

The organization carries out general workplace risk assessments periodically, both in physical offices and remotely. The purpose of these assessments is to identify potential risks to health and safety of TIOF Members, visitors and other third parties as a result of TIOF's activities and to identify any measures that need to be taken to control those risks.


# Personal Privacy and Data Protection Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 December 2023.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

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* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Data Privacy and Data Protection** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### **Data Privacy and Personal Privacy** Interest statement

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The IO Foundation, in accordance to its Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy, is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security complying with applicable laws, including Europe's GDPR, U.S. privacy laws, Estonian data protection regulations, and Malaysia’s PDPA.

The organization will strive to safeguard the personal data of it's members, beneficiaries, partners as well as any organization or individual with whom it engages.

The IO Foundation processes personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently, ensuring that it is securely managed and used only for legitimate purposes.

Protecting the privacy and rights of of users is a core priority. The organization will continuously monitor both international data protection and personal privacy standards and improve its practices to maintain the integrity and confidentiality at all times.
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### Definitions

* **Personal Data:** Any information related to an identified or identifiable natural person.
* **Processing:** Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, use or disclosure.
* **Data Subject:** A natural person whose personal data is processed by the organization.
* **Data Controller:** The entity that determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data.
* **Data User:** An individual or entity, including TIOF Members, TIOF Collaborators or any other third parties, who is authorized by the organization to access, use or process personal data in line with the purposes defined by the Data Controller.\
  Data Users must handle personal data in compliance with this policy, relevant laws and the instructions provided by the Data Controller to ensure the privacy and security of the data.
* **Data Processor:** The entity that processes personal data on behalf of the Data Controller.

### **Principles of Data Processing**

The IO Foundation adheres to the following principles for the lawful, fair and transparent processing of personal data:

* **Lawfulness, Fairness and Transparency:** Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner with respect to the data subject.
* **Purpose Limitation:** Personal data is collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes, strictly for the advancement and achievement of its advocacy, and is not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
* **Data Minimization:** Only data that is necessary for the specified purposes is collected.
* **Accuracy:** The organization ensures personal data is accurate and kept up-to-date. Inaccurate data is erased or rectified without delay.
* **Storage Limitation:** Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The data subjects are entitled to access and deletion of their data at any given time upon request.
* **Integrity and Confidentiality:** Personal data is processed securely, ensuring protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction or damage.
* **Accountability:** The organization is responsible for demonstrating compliance with data protection laws and this policy.

### **Lawful Bases for Processing**

The IO Foundation will only be process Personal data if at least one of the following legal bases applies:

* **Consent:** The data subject has given explicit consent for the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.
* **Contractual Necessity:** Processing is necessary for the performance of a process to which the data subject is a party or to take pre-contractual steps at the request of the data subject.
* **Legal Obligation:** Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which the the organization is subject.
* **Vital Interests:** Processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another person.
* **Public Interest:** Processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.
* **Legitimate Interests:** Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the organization or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject.

### **Rights of Data Subjects**

Data subjects have the following rights regarding their personal data:

* **Right to Access:** Data subjects have the right to request and obtain confirmation as to whether personal data concerning them is being processed, and if so, to access the data and information about the processing.
* **Right to Rectification:** Data subjects have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data or completion of incomplete data.
* **Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten):** Data subjects can request the deletion of their personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
* **Right to Restrict Processing:** Data subjects can request the restriction of processing under specific conditions.
* **Right to Data Portability:** Data subjects have the right to receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and have the right to transmit that data to another controller.
* **Right to Object:** Data subjects have the right to object to the processing of their personal data based on legitimate interests or public interest, including profiling.
* **Right to Withdraw Consent:** If personal data is processed based on consent, the data subject has the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

### **Data Collection and Processing**

The IO Foundation collects personal data in the following ways:

* **Directly from the Data Subject:** Through registration forms, surveys, applications, email or other direct interactions.
* **Automatically:** Through the use of cookies or other tracking technologies on our website and other platforms.
* **Third Parties:** Where lawful, personal data may be obtained from third-party sources for specific purposes (e.g., partnerships, publicly available data).

The data collected may include:

* **Personal Identification Information:**
  * Full name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth and sex.
  * Identification numbers such as passport number, national identification card or driver’s license.
* **Professional Information:**
  * Employment details such as job title, employer, work address and work contact information.
  * Professional qualifications, resumes or work experience where relevant (e.g., for volunteers or job applicants).
* **Financial Information:**
  * Bank account details, payment card numbers or other financial information where necessary for processing donations, grants or disbursements.
  * Tax identification numbers for regulatory or reporting purposes.
* **Demographic Information:**
  * Information related to nationality and language preferences when relevant for the organization’s operations or for delivering culturally appropriate services and information.
* **Sensitive Personal Data:**
  * Data such as health information, disability status, religious or philosophical beliefs or other sensitive categories of data when necessary for providing specific services (for example when organizing events), complying with legal requirements or safeguarding individual rights.
* **Location Data:**
  * IP addresses or geographic location data collected through interactions with our website or other platforms to improve service delivery, analytics relevant to the organization's advancement and achievement of its advocacy and provide region-specific content.
* **Technical Information:**
  * Device type, operating system, browser type and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, links clicked among others) gathered automatically through cookies and other appropriate tracking technologies.
* **Communication Data:**
  * Records of communications with our organization, including emails, phone calls and any other interaction or correspondence made via our website, social media or other official communication channels.
* **Survey or Feedback Data:**
  * Responses to surveys, questionnaires, feedback forms or program evaluations conducted to assess the impact of our activities or improve future operations.
* **Volunteer and Event Data:**
  * Information provided by individuals who register for the organization's events, participate in programs or offer volunteer services, including availability, skillsets and preferences for activities.
* **Photographs, Audio, and Video Data:**
  * Media files such as photographs, video recordings or audio files, which may be collected during events, workshops or other activities, with explicit consent for specific purposes.

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This data is collected only to fulfill specific programmatic, operational, legal or regulatory purposes and will always be handled with the utmost care to protect individual privacy and confidentiality. The organization does not collect more data than necessary and data subjects have the right to request access, correction or deletion of their data as outlined in this policy.
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### **Data Retention**

The IO Foundation retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, in line with legal, regulatory or contractual obligations and observing at all times the provisions detailed in this policy. Upon expiration of the retention period, personal data will be securely deleted, anonymized or archived in compliance with applicable laws.

### **Data Security**

The IO Foundation implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration or destruction. These measures include:

* Encryption of personal data whenever technically possible
* Access controls to limit data access to authorized TIOF Members only
* Regular security audits and reviews
* Employee training on data privacy and security best practices

### **Data Transfers**

Personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), the United States and Malaysia. Where such transfers occur, the organization ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful mechanisms, to protect the data in accordance with applicable laws.

### **Data Breach Notification**

In the event of a data breach, on the part of the organization or one of its applicable data controllers, data users or data processors, that poses a risk to the rights and freedoms of data subjects as detailed in this policy, the organization will notify the relevant supervisory authorities without undue delay and, where required, the affected individuals. Data breach notifications will be made in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, U.S. law, Malaysia’s PDPA and any other applicable jurisdiction.

### **Data Processors**

When engaging third-party data processors to process personal data on its behalf, the organization will ensure that these processors comply with applicable data protection laws and adhere to this policy.

### **Children’s Privacy**

The IO Foundation does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (in the U.S.) or under the relevant age of consent as defined by applicable local laws without verifiable parental consent. Should the organization discover that it has inadvertently collected data from a child without consent, it will take steps to delete such data promptly.

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For more information about The IO Foundation's commitment to protecting children, please refer to [TIOF's Children's Protection policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCP).
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### **Changes to this Policy**

The IO Foundation reserves the right to amend this policy at any time to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws. Any significant changes to this policy will be communicated to data subjects through appropriate means, including website updates or direct communication where applicable.

## **Contact Information**

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this policy or the processing of personal data, please contact The IO Foundation via email to: <Privacy@TheIOFoundation.org>


# Resource Mobilization and Allocation Policy

Version 1.2 | This Policy was approved on 18 April 2019.

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## Introduction

### Global definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of the organization's **Funding** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document complements [TIOF's Code of Conduct](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyCoC).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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**Review and Amendments**\
This policy shall be reviewed regularly to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Amendments may be made to adapt to new legal requirements, changing circumstances or to better serve the organization's Mission.
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## Policy details

### Funding statement

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The IO Foundation is an independent organization, making decisions and operating without undue influence from external parties.

While at all times complying with requirements, terms and conditions or other applicable limitations, all funding strategies, or acceptance of funds, will always be determined by its own internal mechanisms and align with its Mission, Vision, values and organizational goals.

**In other words, sources shall not gain any influence over The IO Foundation's decision-making processes, policies or operations. Specifically, financial resources will not, under any circumstance, dictate the organization’s activities, research outcomes or advocacy positions.**

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The IO Foundation unequivocally asserts that it does not, and shall not, welcome nor accept any form of external influence in its funding matters.
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The provisions described in this policy must comply at all times with the following TIOF policies:\
\- [Finance Policy](https://TIOF.Click/PolicyPrivacy)\
\- [Economic Sanctions](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyEconS)
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### **Relevant definitions**

* **Resources:** In the context of this policy, "Resources" refers to all forms of financial, material support, including but not limited to funds, assets and equipment, that are mobilized and allocated to achieve the organization's objectives and sustain its operations.
* **Mobilization**: The process of securing and gathering resources, such as funds, assets or other type of support, from various sources to sustain the organization's operations and pursue its advocacy.
* **Allocation**: The distribution or assignment of resources to specific programs. initiatives, projects or other operational needs based on organizational priorities, donor requirements or strategic goals.
* **Source**: The origin from which a resource is obtained, such as a donor, grant provider, crowdfunding campaign, revenue from products or services or any other entity contributing financial or material support to the organization.

### **Purpose**

This policy outlines the processes and principles that govern the mobilization and allocation of financial resources for The IO Foundation.

It ensures that all resources align with the organization's Mission and Vision while both maintaining its independence and complying with applicable legal requirements, including [TIOF's Economic Sanctions Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyEconS). This policy also establishes the framework for allocating resources of unrestricted and restricted funds in an accountable and transparent manner. It applies to all TIOF Members and TIOF Collaborators involved in fundraising, financial management and program operations.

### Additional considerations

* **Currencies:** The IO Foundation will accept only currencies listed in its [Financial Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyFinance).
* **No Political, Religious or Ideological Strings:** The IO Foundation will not accept resources that require promoting or supporting specific political, religious or ideological agendas.
* **Transparency:** In accordance to its commitment to transparency and accountability, all resources mobilized by The IO Foundation will be disclosed in the corresponding annual reports as viable.
* **No Strings Attached**: All donations and grants are received on the basis that they come without strings attached.
* **Background Checks**: TIOF reserves the right to conduct due diligence and background checks on the sources of funding to ensure alignment with our values and to prevent reputational risk.
* **Compliance with Laws**: All donations and funding arrangements are subject to the strict respect of applicable local and international laws.

## **Funding streams**

The IO Foundation accepts resources from a variety of sources, categorized into streams, consistent with its Mission, Vision and values. The following are the recognized types of resource mobilization streams:

<table><thead><tr><th width="104">Icon</th><th>Stream</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>📰</td><td><strong>1 - Grants</strong></td><td>Financial support received from foundations, government entities or other organizations typically designated for specific projects or initiatives.</td></tr><tr><td>💶</td><td>2 - <strong>Donations</strong></td><td>Monetary or in-kind contributions provided voluntarily by individuals, corporations or institutions without expectation of direct return.</td></tr><tr><td>💷</td><td>3 - <strong>Crowdfunding</strong></td><td>Raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet.</td></tr><tr><td>🎫</td><td>4 - <strong>Products &#x26; Services</strong> </td><td>Revenue generated from the provision of services and products that align with the organization's mission and expertise.</td></tr><tr><td>🌗</td><td>5 - <strong>Matching</strong></td><td>Funds matched by another party, often in response to funds raised through other means.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## **Unrestricted and Restricted resources**

In accordance to its Finance Policy, The IO Foundation categorizes all mobilized resources into two distinct categories:

### **Unrestricted resources**

These resources can be used at the discretion of the organization for any project, program, or operational need. Unrestricted resources offer flexibility in their allocation and are vital for the proper functioning of the organization. These resources are typically sourced from general donations, revenue from products or services or grants that do not specify usage.

### **Restricted r**esources&#x20;

Restricted resources are those designated for specific purposes, as defined by the donor, crowdfunding project deliverables or grantor. These resources must be used strictly for the projects, programs or activities outlined in by the source's requirements.

### **Resource Allocation Framework**

The organization ensures that all resources are allocated in an efficient, transparent and accountable manner:

* **For Unrestricted Resources**: These resources are allocated based on the organization's annual Strategic Plan and budget. The budget is approved by the organization’s leadership and is designed to support strategic goals, operations and initiatives that align with the its Mission.
* **For Restricted Resources:** These resources are allocated directly to the programs, initiatives or projects specified by the donor or grant provider. The organization shall follow the applicable terms of resources to ensure proper usage and reporting. These conditions shall be closely monitored to ensure compliance with the terms of said applicable terms.

#### **Flexibility in Fund Allocation**

Unless a source explicitly instructs that the resources are to be used for a specific project or purpose, The IO Foundation reserves the right to allocate resources to the programs, initiatives, projects or operations it deems most critical. This ensures that the organization can respond to emerging needs and maintain operational efficiency.

## **Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability**

To ensure responsible use of mobilized resources and maintain transparency, The IO Foundation implements a robust system for monitoring, reporting and accountability across all mobilization streams.

* **Financial Oversight:** The finance department ensures that resources are allocated and used in compliance with this policy and applicable laws.
* **Audits:** The organization shall conduct audits of both unrestricted and restricted resources to ensure adherence to the source's requirements and resource allocation integrity.
* **Reporting to Sources:** For restricted funds, the organization shall provide timely and detailed reports on how the resources have been allocated and used to meet the specific goals outlined by the sourcing terms.


# Sickness Absence Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 03 May 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
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### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Sickness Absence** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy sets out TIOF's approach to the necessary arrangements for sick pay and for reporting and managing sickness absence.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. In particular, abuse of sickness absence, including failing to report absence or falsely claiming sick pay will be treated as misconduct under our [Disciplinary Procedures](http://TIOF.Click/ProcedureDisciplinary). Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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This document does not form part of any [Engagement Document](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-document) and we may amend it at any time following the procedures described in [TIOF's Statute](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFStatute).
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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Sickness Absence statement

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The IO Foundation values, above anything, the wellbeing of its Members (as well as its Contributors).

Health is a critical matter and will always be treated with respect and consideration.&#x20;

Likewise, the organization expects its Members to make use of their absences in a judicious manner and will not tolerate abuses.
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### Reporting when you are sick

If you cannot attend work because you are sick or injured you should communicate it as early as possible and no later than 30 minutes after the time when you are normally expected to start work to:

* your corresponding Team Manager, or
* your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager, or
* a fellow TIOF Member who will be able to forward the communication to any of the above.

The Channels to communicate must be:

* Telephone
* Email
* TIOF's Slack workspace

#### Evidence of incapacity

You must complete a self-certification form for sickness absence of up to seven calendar days.

For any absence of more than a week you must obtain a certificate from your doctor stating that you are not fit for work; said certificate will have to clearly indicate the reason for such decision. You must also complete a self-certification form to cover the first seven days. If absence continues beyond the expiry of a certificate, a further certificate must be provided.

If your doctor provides a certificate stating that you "may be fit for work" you must inform us immediately. We will hold a discussion with you about how to facilitate your return to work, taking into account of your doctor's advice. If appropriate measures cannot be taken, you will remain on sick leave and we will set a date for a review.

### Statutory sick pay

#### UK Members

You may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you satisfy the relevant statutory requirements. Qualifying days for SSP are Monday to Friday, or as set out in your Engagement Document. The rate of SSP is set by the government in April each year. No SSP is payable for the first three consecutive days of absence, it starts on the fourth day of absence and may be payable for up to 28 weeks.

#### Other jurisdictions

This section will be updated as we gather the necessary information for missing jurisdictions.

### Return-to-work interviews

After a period of sick leave we may hold a return-to-work interview with you. The purposes may include:

* ensuring you are fit for work and agreeing any actions necessary to facilitate your return;
* confirming you have submitted the necessary certificates;
* updating you on anything that may have happened during your absence;
* raising any other concerns regarding your absence record or your return to work.

### Managing long-term or persistent absence

The following paragraphs set out our procedure for dealing with long-term absence or where your level or frequency of short-term absence has given us cause for concern. The purpose of the procedure is to investigate and discuss the reasons for your absence, whether it is likely to continue or recur, and whether there are any measures that could improve your health and/or attendance. We may decide that medical evidence, or further medical evidence, is required before deciding on a course of action.

We will notify you in writing of the time, date and place of any meeting, and why it is being held. We will usually give you a week's notice of the meeting.

You may bring a companion to any meeting or appeal meeting under this procedure. Your companion may be either a trade union representative or a colleague, who will be allowed reasonable paid time off from duties to act as your companion.

If you or your companion cannot attend at the time specified you should let us know as soon as possible and we will try, within reason, to agree an alternative time.

If you have a disability, we will consider whether reasonable adjustments may need to be made to the sickness absence meetings procedure, or to your role or working arrangements.

### Medical examinations

We may ask you to consent to a medical examination by a doctor or occupational health professional or other specialist nominated by us (at the organization's expense).

You will be asked to agree that any medical report produced may be disclosed to us and that we may discuss the contents of the report with the specialist and with our advisers. All medical reports will be kept confidential and held in accordance with our [Data Protection Policy](http://TIOF.Click/PolicyDataProtection).

### Initial sickness absence meeting

The purposes of a sickness absence meeting (or meetings, should it be deemed necessary) will be to

* discuss the reasons for your absence,&#x20;
* how long it is likely to continue,&#x20;
* whether it is likely to recur,&#x20;
* whether to obtain a medical report and
* whether there are any measures that could improve your health and/or attendance.

In cases of long-term absence, we may seek to agree a return-to-work programme, possibly on a phased basis.

In cases of short-term, intermittent absence, we may set a target for improved attendance within a certain timescale.

### If matters do not improve

If, after a reasonable time, you have not been able to return to work or if your attendance has not improved within the agreed timescale, we will hold a further meeting (or meetings, should it be deemed necessary). The organization will seek to establish whether the situation is likely to change, and may consider redeployment opportunities at that stage. If it is considered unlikely that you will return to work or that your attendance will improve within a short time, we may give you a written warning that you are at risk of dismissal. We may also set a further date for review.

### Final sickness absence meeting

Where you have been warned that you are at risk of dismissal, and the situation has not changed significantly, we will hold a meeting to consider the possible termination of your employment.&#x20;

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### Appeals

You may appeal against the outcome of any stage of this procedure. If you wish to appeal you should set out your appeal in writing to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager, stating your grounds of appeal, within one week of the date on which the decision was sent or given to you.

If you are appealing against a decision to dismiss you, we will hold an appeal meeting, normally within two weeks of receiving the appeal. This will be dealt with impartially and, where possible, by someone who has not previously been involved in the case.

We will confirm our final decision in writing, usually within one week of the appeal hearing.

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The date that any dismissal takes effect will not be delayed pending the outcome of an appeal. However, if the appeal is successful, the decision to dismiss will be revoked with no loss of continuity or pay.

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# Standards Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 December 2023.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document may employ terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Standardization that** you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy establishes The IO Foundation's standards for measurements, time and date formats, that ensure consistency, clarity and compliance across all organizational operations.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Standards statement

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The IO Foundation is committed to adopt and enforce clear and consistent standards for measurements, time, date formats.

All members, no matter their role, must follow these policies to ensure accuracy and uniformity across all organizational operations.
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## **Measurements**

The IO Foundation adopts the Metric System as the standard for all measurements across its operations. As a result, all distances, weights, volumes and other quantitative measures must be expressed in metric units (e.g., kilometers, kilograms, liters).

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## Time and Date

The IO Foundation adopts the following:

#### Time Format

* The official time zone of reference is UTC+00.
* All time references must use the 24-hour military format (HH:MM, e.g., 14:30) in UTC+00 time zone, unless otherwise specified.
* In cases where a different time zone is required (e.g., for specific activities or teams), the applicable time zone must be clearly documented, with conversions to UTC+00 provided for official records.

#### Date Format

* Months follow the solar cycle, with the year starting on January 1st.
* Dates must be noted in the format DD/MM/YYYY (e.g., 22/07/2025) or as the full text format "dddd mmmm yyyy" (e.g., Tuesday July 2025) for formal documentation, calendars and communications.
* In certain contexts such as Filenaming, dates must be noted in the format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2025-07-22).

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#### Week Structure

* The working week is defined as Monday through Friday, with Monday as the first day of the week.
* Organizational and team-wide calendars must reflect this structure for scheduling and planning.

#### Reference Days

* Winter Time reference: January 1st (00:00:00 UTC+0).
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#### Deadlines

* All deadlines are set to 00:00:00 UTC+0 on the day immediately following the specified deadline date (e.g., a deadline of July 22, 2025, expires at 00:00:00 UTC+0 on July 23, 2025).
* Deadlines apply to all submissions, including expense filings, invoices and project deliverables, unless otherwise specified (in which case a clear description of the exception must be explained and approved).

#### Compliance

* All organizational calendars, data entries and deadlines must adhere to the above time and date standards.
* Any deviations (e.g., use of alternative time zones or formats) must be pre-approved and documented with reference to UTC+0 for consistency.

## Temperature

* All temperature measurements must be expressed in degrees Celsius (°C) for consistency and alignment with the Metric System.
* Non-Celsius units (e.g., Fahrenheit), if encountered, must be converted to Celsius for all official records, reports and communications, with conversions clearly added.


# Whistleblowing Policy

Version 1.0 | This Policy was approved on 01 March 2022.

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## Introduction

### Definitions

This document employs terms related to the [DCDR Advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) that can be found in the [TIOF terminology](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology).

For a structure of The IO Foundation, please visit

* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Chart](http://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChart)
* The IO Foundation's [Organizational Taxonomy](< https://TIOF.Click/OrgTaxonomy>)

### About this document

This document, hereinafter the Policy, sets out the position maintained by TIOF in matters of **Whistleblowing** that you will need to be aware of while being a TIOF Member. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

This Policy sets out TIOF's approach to the necessary arrangements for sick pay and for reporting and managing sickness absence.

Any Member who breaches this Policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. In particular, failure to protect a whistleblower or interfere with any such related ongoing investigation will be treated as misconduct under our [Disciplinary Procedures](http://TIOF.Click/ProcedureDisciplinary). Any non-employee who breaches this Policy may have their contract (or equivalent official relationship with TIOF) terminated with immediate effect.

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### Scope

This document directly applies to:

* All [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members)

This document indirectly applies to:

* All [TIOF Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors)

The policies set out in this document apply to all [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members) unless otherwise indicated. They therefore apply to Members of the Boards ([Directors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#directors), [Advisers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#advisers), [Consultants](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#consultants)), [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#employees), [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#volunteers) and [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#interns); this is irrespective of their [engagement type](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#engagement-type). They equally apply to all [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) and will be used as part of the selection criteria when engaging with them.

This Policy applies within all [TIOF Spaces](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#spaces), including (although not limited to) management activities, contributions or events; it and also applies when an individual is officially representing the organization in public spaces. Examples of representing the organization include (although not limited to) using an official e-mail address, posting via any official channel or acting as an appointed representative at an event.

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## Policy details

### Whistleblowing statement

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The IO Foundation is committed to conducting its advocacy and all of its business in an honest and Rights & Obligations manner and expects all TIOF Members and Contributors to maintain high standards in this regard. Any suspected wrongdoing should be reported as soon as possible and will be investigated with the outmost confidentiality.
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### What is whistleblowing?

Whistleblowing is the reporting of suspected wrongdoing or dangers in relation to our activities. This includes, although not limited to, bribery, facilitation of tax evasion, fraud or other criminal activity, miscarriages of justice, health and safety risks, damage to the environment and any breach of legal or professional obligations.

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### How to raise a concern

If you have any whistleblowing concerns, you should contact your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager.

We will arrange a meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss your concern. You may bring a colleague or union representative to any meetings under this Policy.

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Your companion must respect the confidentiality of your disclosure and any subsequent investigation.
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### Confidentiality

We hope that Members will feel able to voice whistleblowing concerns openly under this Policy. Completely anonymous disclosures are difficult to investigate. If you want to raise your concern confidentially, we will make every effort to keep your identity secret and only reveal it where necessary to those involved in investigating your concern.

### External disclosures

The aim of this Policy is to provide an internal mechanism for reporting, investigating and remedying any wrongdoing in the workplace. In most cases you should not find it necessary to alert anyone externally.

The law recognizes however that in some circumstances it may be appropriate for you to report your concerns to an external body such as a regulator. We strongly encourage you to seek advice before reporting a concern to anyone external. Some organizations specialize in such advice. You can find some [Contacts](#contacts) at the end of this Policy.

### Protection and support for whistleblowers

We aim to encourage openness and will support whistleblowers who raise **genuine** concerns under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken.

Whistleblowers must not suffer any detrimental treatment as a result of raising a **genuine** concern. If you believe that you have suffered any such treatment, you should inform your corresponding Team Human Resources Manager immediately. If the matter is not remedied you should raise it formally using as stated in the [Grievances section under TIOF's Human Resources Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyHR#grievances).

### Retaliation

You, or any other TIOF Member or Contributor, must not threaten or retaliate against whistleblowers in any way. If you are involved in such conduct you may be subject to disciplinary action. We wish to note that in some cases the whistleblower could have a right to sue personally for compensation in an employment tribunal.

### False allegations

Should we conclude that a whistleblower has made **false allegations** or acted in an otherwise malicious intention, the whistleblower may be subject to disciplinary action according to our [Disciplinary Measures section under TIOF's Human Resources Policy](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFPolicyHR#disciplinary-measures).

### Contacts

The following is a non exhaustive list of external organizations to which you could reach out to seek advise on whistleblowing.

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#### UK Members

* Protect Helpline: 0203 117 2520 | E-mail: <whistle@pcaw.co.uk> | Website: [www.pcaw.co.uk](https://www.pcaw.co.uk)

#### Other jurisdictions

This section will be updated as we gather the necessary information for missing jurisdictions.


# Annual Reports

Discover the The IO Foundation's annual reports.

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## About

In accordance to its commitment towards transparency and accountability and in compliance with its policies, The IO Foundation regularly issues a number of reports showcasing how its work progresses and its compliance with the different jurisdictions under which it operates.

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* Fiscal years comprise from 1st January to 31st December of a natural year.
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## <i class="fa-book">:book:</i> Institutional Reports

In line to its transparency and accountability commitment, The IO Foundation publishes the following institutional reports that provide an account of each Season's strategies.

### <i class="fa-file-chart-pie">:file-chart-pie:</i> Board Meeting

The Board Meeting report provides a summary of the annual Board Meeting that takes place annually and as described in the organization's Statute.

### <i class="fa-file-lines">:file-lines:</i> General Meeting

The General Meeting report provides an account of the annual General Meeting that takes place annually and as described in the organization's Statute.

### <i class="fa-file-waveform">:file-waveform:</i> Impact Reports

The IO Foundation equally wishes to issue annual reports on its activities and impact assessment.

At the date of writing this has been impossible due to lack of resources and concentrating efforts in producing research and generating impact.

The organization is nonetheless actively working on this subject and will make all possible efforts to issue a Impact Reports as soon as possible.

## <i class="fa-book-blank">:book-blank:</i> Operational Reports

Equally in line to its transparency and accountability commitment, The IO Foundation strives to publish the following operational reports that provide an account of how did the organization implemented the Season's strategies and its measured outcomes.

### <i class="fa-file-invoice-dollar">:file-invoice-dollar:</i> Financial Reports

In compliance with the Estonian law, TIOF files an annual financial report to the Estonian authorities which is previously verified by an Estonian-licensed auditor.

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* The IO Network MY Sdn. Bhd. is a registered company in Malaysia. It's fiscal year is defined from 1st January to 31st December.
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### <i class="fa-file-check">:file-check:</i> Strat Meeting

The Strat Meeting report provides an account of The IO Foundation's annual strategic gathering where objectives are set for the following Season.


# References

Regulations, standards and other authoritative materials shaping The IO Foundation's operations.

## About

The following are official references used by The IO Foundation for its operations.

## Official holidays

<table><thead><tr><th>Topic</th><th width="109.857177734375">Season</th><th>(short)URL</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>National, public and school holidays of Estonia.</td><td>2025</td><td><a href="https://www.eesti.ee/eraisik/en/artikkel/republic-of-estonia/republic-of-estonia/national-public-and-school-holidays">https://www.eesti.ee/eraisik/en/artikkel/republic-of-estonia/republic-of-estonia/national-public-and-school-holidays</a></td><td>Determines official holidays for TIOF Members under the Estonian jurisdiction.</td></tr><tr><td>Selangor State General Release Day 2025</td><td>2025</td><td><a href="https://www.selangor.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/7500?mid=991">https://www.selangor.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/7500?mid=991</a></td><td>Determines official holidays for TIOF Members under the Malaysian jurisdiction.</td></tr><tr><td>Federal holidays of the United States of America</td><td>2025</td><td><a href="https://www.usa.gov/holidays">https://www.usa.gov/holidays</a></td><td>Determines official holidays for TIOF Members under the USA jurisdiction.</td></tr><tr><td>Delaware State holidays</td><td>2025</td><td><a href="https://dhr.delaware.gov/labor/holidays/2025.shtml">https://dhr.delaware.gov/labor/holidays/2025.shtml</a></td><td>for TIOF Members under the Delaware jurisdiction.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Global definitions

| Topic                            | (short)URL                                                     | Notes |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| <p>Country Codes                 |                                                                |       |
| <br>ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3</p>       | <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-3>             |       |
| <p>Language Codes<br>ISO 639</p> | <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639_language_codes> |       |
|                                  |                                                                |       |

***


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## Current Openings

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## How can I get involved?

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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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# Introduction

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## About

The IO Foundation's Directory is a comprehensive resource designed to serve as a hub for information on TIOF Members, Organizations, Projects and other topics.

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## Areas

The Directory is structured around the following areas:

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# Introduction


# Standard Developing Organizations (SDOs)

## About

The following are a selected list of habitats covering of Standard Developing Organizations (SDOs) that The IO Foundation interacts with in order to put forward its advocacy.

Each habitat comprises a series of organizations that are either interconnected or closely related.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></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 align="center"><strong>IETF Habitat</strong></td><td><a href="/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl">/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl</a></td><td><a href="/pages/V9N4i0UGgXA5pxJ7S7hL">/pages/V9N4i0UGgXA5pxJ7S7hL</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Network Operators Habitat</strong></td><td><a href="/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl">/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl</a></td><td><a href="/pages/YeT1z3u2dRMPyD4uVPYp">/pages/YeT1z3u2dRMPyD4uVPYp</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>ICANN Habitat</strong></td><td><a href="/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl">/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl</a></td><td><a href="/pages/5sCaGPsP8pJaUsbbZ1Vh">/pages/5sCaGPsP8pJaUsbbZ1Vh</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>ITU Habitat</strong></td><td><a href="/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl">/files/97fdHpfcQRYgcwQ55QLl</a></td><td><a href="/pages/2abrqjnysBmdHG1XGcE7">/pages/2abrqjnysBmdHG1XGcE7</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


# IETF Habitat

## About

The following are organizations that conform the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)'s habitat.

<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>Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)</td><td><a href="/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6">/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6</a></td></tr><tr><td>Internet Engineering Research Force (IRTF)</td><td><a href="/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6">/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6</a></td></tr><tr><td>Internet Architecture Board (IAB)</td><td><a href="/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6">/files/FgRdGALqt6FYADv1agl6</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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# Network Operators Habitat

## About

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Network operators own and manage the physical infrastructure for telecommunications networks, including radio spectrum licenses, base stations, core networks and backhaul systems.

They deploy, maintain and operate these networks to deliver services like mobile voice/data, broadband and internet connectivity to end users.
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Network operators are central to the digital ecosystem as they provide the foundational connectivity that enables everything from everyday internet access to advanced services like 5G/6G, IoT, and cloud computing.

They bridge the gap between theoretical standards and real-world deployment, ensuring reliability, scalability, security and global interoperability.
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## Organizations

The following are organizations that conform the Network Operators' habitat.

### Asia-Pacific (APAC)

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Asia Pacific Network Operators Group (APNOG)</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/T1Z9D3OQeNStMwfL0lkB">/pages/T1Z9D3OQeNStMwfL0lkB</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">MYNOG (Coming Soon)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td align="center">THAINOG (Coming Soon)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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# Asia Pacific Network Operators Group (APNOG)

## About

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The **Asia Pacific Network Operators Group (APNOG)** is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge, skills and collaboration among Internet technical operators in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2019, APNOG organizes the annual **APRICOT Summit,** the region's premier conference on operational technologies, bringing together engineers, network operators, researchers and policymakers from around the world.

APNOG also supports regional Network Operators Groups (NOGs) by providing resources, event promotion and guidance to foster a stronger, more connected Internet community.

<a href="https://apnog.org/" class="button primary" data-icon="globe-pointer">Official Website</a>

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## How to Participate

Participation in APNOG is open to the Internet technical community in the Asia Pacific region.

The primary way to get involved is by attending the annual **APRICOT Summit** where participants can join workshops, tutorials and networking sessions.

Other ways to contribute include:

* submitting papers
* participate in sessions as a speaker or moderator
* &#x20;Volunteering at events
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### Fellowship Opportunities

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>APRICOT Fellowship</td></tr><tr><td>TechUp Fellowship</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Our work with this organization

How does TIOF engage with this organization?

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### DCDR Framework

The IO Foundation is not currently doing any work on the DCDR Framework with this organization.

### TechUp Fellowship

The IO Foundation actively supports the participation of engineers from the Asia-Pacific region in APNOG activities and most particularly in their annual APRICOT conference.

### ProtocolWatch

The IO Foundation actively participates in APRICOT conferences and reports of relevant decisions that impact the digital ecosystem.
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### OTEM

The impact of APNOG's activities in the digital ecosystem can be summarized as follows:

<table><thead><tr><th width="50.9998779296875" data-type="checkbox"></th><th width="162" valign="top">LAYER</th><th>AREAS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>true</td><td valign="top">11 | Supranational</td><td><ul><li>Participates in broader Internet governance forums.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">10 | Governmental</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>true</td><td valign="top">9 | Organizations</td><td><ul><li>Facilitates coordination among network operators.</li><li>Promotes stable and efficient Internet operations without direct regulatory authority.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">8 | Users</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">7 | Application</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">6 | Presentation</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">5 | Session</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">4 | Transport</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">3 | Network</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">2 | Data Link</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">1 | Physical</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">-1 | Governmental</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">-2 | Supranational</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Events

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{% tab title="Past Seasons" %}

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>APRICOT 2025</strong></td><td>19th to 27th February</td><td>Petaling Jaya, Malaysia</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Attributions


# ICANN Habitat

## About

The following are organizations that conform the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)'s habitat.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>


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# Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)

## About

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The **Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC)** is an open, independent, not-for-profit membership organization that serves as the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the Asia Pacific region, covering 56 economies.

APNIC allocates and registers Internet number resources (IPv4/IPv6 addresses and Autonomous System Numbers), supports community development through training and research, and promotes a global, open, stable, and secure Internet. It fosters technical capacity building and collaborates in the multistakeholder Internet governance ecosystem.

<a href="https://www.apnic.net/" class="button primary" data-icon="globe-pointer">Official Website</a>

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## How to Participate

Participation in APNIC is open to organizations and individuals interested in Internet number resources.

The main path is becoming a member by submitting organizational details and needs for IP/AS resources.

Members can vote in Executive Council elections, influence policies via the open Policy Development Process (subscribe to the Policy SIG mailing list, attend Open Policy Meetings at conferences, or participate remotely), access training/events, and network at APNIC conferences.

Non-members can join policy discussions on mailing lists or during their APNIC conferences.
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### Fellowship Opportunities

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>APNIC</p><p>Fellowship</p></td></tr><tr><td>TechUp Fellowship</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Our work with this organization

How does TIOF engage with this organization?

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### DCDR Framework

The IO Foundation is not currently doing any work on the DCDR Framework with this organization.

### TechUp Fellowship

The IO Foundation actively supports the participation of engineers from the Asia-Pacific region in APNIC activities and meetings and most particularly in their bi-annual APNIC conference.

### ProtocolWatch

The IO Foundation actively participates in APNIC conferences and reports of relevant decisions that impact the digital ecosystem.
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### OTEM

The impact of APNOG's activities in the digital ecosystem can be summarized as follows:

<table><thead><tr><th width="82" data-type="checkbox"></th><th width="178" valign="top">LAYER</th><th>AREAS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>true</td><td valign="top">11 | Supranational</td><td><ul><li>Participates in broader Internet governance forums.</li><li><p>Member of</p><ul><li>ITU-T</li><li>Asia-Pacific Telecommunity</li></ul></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">10 | Governmental</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>true</td><td valign="top">9 | Organizations</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">8 | Users</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">7 | Application</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">6 | Presentation</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">5 | Session</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">4 | Transport</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">3 | Network</td><td><ul><li>IP allocation policies via the Policy Special Interest Group (Policy SIG)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">2 | Data Link</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">1 | Physical</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">-1 | Governmental</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>false</td><td valign="top">-2 | Supranational</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Events

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><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>APNIC 61 with APRICOT 2026</strong></td><td>4th to 12th February 2026</td><td>Jakarta, Indonesia</td><td><a href="/files/spw6AX7qzShcYvsBEO46">/files/spw6AX7qzShcYvsBEO46</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/H9IsE4nXjvXGlEHD9Uei">/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/H9IsE4nXjvXGlEHD9Uei</a></td></tr><tr><td>APNIC 62</td><td>3rd to 1012 September</td><td>Mumbai, India</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
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{% tab title="Past Seasons" %}

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>APNIC 60</strong></td><td>Da Nang, Vietnam</td><td>4th to 11th September 2025</td></tr><tr><td><strong>APNIC 59 with APRICOT 2025</strong></td><td>19th to 27th February</td><td>Petaling Jaya, Malaysia</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Attributions

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# ITU Habitat

## About

The following are organizations that conform the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s habitat.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>International Telecommunication Union (ITU)</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>


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# Internet Governance (IG)

## About

The following are organizations that conform the Internet Governance (IG)'s habitat.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>Internet Governance Forum (IGF)</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>


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# Introduction

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## The Initiative

Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR), an initiative from [The IO Foundation](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFWeb), is the advocacy by which it aims at protecting citizens' Rights by transparently implementing in their daily technology the regulations that should protect them.

TIOF views the technology as currently non-correlated with all working understandings and practices as to how any public-consumption industry functions traditionally where a clear separation is made between:

* Experts, who understand the complexities to design and build products that are compliant with applicable legislation and
* Citizens, who are solely tasked for being responsible users of the product

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In essence, DCDR is a framework for technologists composed by Principles, Taxonomies and other technical tools. It enables them to develop a deeper understanding about the nature of data, the digital twins that emerge from it and make possible for them to embrace their role as [NextGen Rights Defenders](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFNextGen).

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By understanding that [*we are our data*](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciple1), technologists may architect Digital Spaces that aim at [*ending remedy*](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciple2) and build it so that they implement [*Rights by design*](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciple3).
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### Objectives

The DCDR initiative aims at encouraging a shift in the current technology paradigms by providing

* [DCDR Principles](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPrinciples)
* [Sagan Oath](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRSaganOath)
* Generating the necessary body of work for
  * A [DCDR framework](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRFramework)
  * A set of taxonomies for
    * [Digital Harms](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDigitalHarms)
    * [Digital Rights](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDigitalRights)
    * [Use Cases](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRUseCases)

## Mission & Vision

While the DCDR initiative is designed in order to support TIOF's [mission](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFMission) and to achieve its [vision](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFVision), it nonetheless also formulates its own Mission & Vision.

### Mission

> To provide technologist with a clear framework and taxonomies to embed Data-Centric Digital Rights into technology and enable their role as Next Generation of Rights Defenders.

### Vision

> A world where technology protects digital citizens and their digital twins transparently and by design.

## Values

The DCDR initiative adheres to the same [values](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFValues) as The IO Foundation to deliver its mission.

## Publications

The IO Foundation regularly publishes articles, research papers and other documents such as comments on public consultations related to its advocacy. [Check out DCDR's publications](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPublications).

## Events

The IO Foundation regularly organizes events and participates in international fora where the organization puts forward its advocacy and engages with all stakeholders. TIOF's handles all of its events through its [TechUp initiative](https://TIOF.Click/TUDocs). [Check out DCDR's events](https://TIOF.Click/DCDREvents).&#x20;

## Engaged Stakeholders

The advancement of [TIOF's DCDR advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) is made possible with the collaboration of a number of partner and supporting organizations, funders and individual citizens.

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* [Donate to TIOF](https://TIOF.Click/SupportUs)
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* [Partner with us](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRPartnersSuggest)
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# DCDR Principles

Learn about The IO Foundation's DCDR Principles.

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## About

**Data-Centric Digital Rights** (DCDR) is the advocacy of protecting citizens' Rights by transparently implementing the regulations that should protect them.

As core stakeholders, technologists play a critical role as the NextGen Rights Defenders and need to orient themselves through new design and implementation paradigms focused on protecting citizen's digital twins.&#x20;

The **DCDR Principles** put forward by The IO Foundation are concepts that help them navigate the intricacies of applying Human and Digital Rights in digital infrastructures, products and services.

![I Am My Data](/files/Dbdar6EfiAgfZfRDSqSM) ![End Remedy](/files/Jc0RH9BocLqK66B6ncix) ![Rights By Design](/files/11wR5movSJb1rJvWwFqF)

## Outcomes

* Establish an easy reference guidance for technologists
* Establish the premises for the conceptualization of the [DCDR Framework](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRFramework)
* Design a syllabus for the dissemination of the DCDR Framework
* Promote the awareness and understanding of the DCDR Principles
* Serve as the basis for the [Sagan Oath](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRSaganOath)
* Incorporate the DCDR Principles in the [Universal Declaration of Digital Rights](https://TIOF.Click/UDDRDocs)


# Principle I - I Am My Data

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![I Am My Data](/files/fBBibRPHiZfqdyFg5kj3) ![End Remedy](/files/Gemqysv0XDyp7sU6tNzW) ![Rights By Design](/files/dHtg7Wl5bMOB8pl3GYNi)

> ## *Treat other people's data the same way you want to be treated.*

The traditional understanding of data as separate entities from their users is anchored in past perceptions and the use of legacy technologies.

The reality is much different: The data representing users (and of which they should have control of consent) is intimately and inextricably linked to them; it models them, creating an accurate representation that loses all value should that contextualization ever be severed.

*The direct consequence is that a user’s data IS the user itself.*

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Do note that this understanding has crucial consequences as the same duties of care that apply by constitutional laws to citizens should equally apply to the data representing them.

In this sense, the necessary infrastructures that governments put in place to protect their citizens (hospitals, highways, the judiciary and so forth) should also be extended to the management and protection of their data with a national cloud system based on open standards and governed by a framework on Data-Centric Digital Rights.
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# Copy of Principle I - I Am My Data

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The traditional understanding of data as separate entities from their users is anchored in past perceptions and the use of legacy technologies.

The reality is much different: The data representing users (and of which they should have control of consent) is intimately and inextricably linked to them; it models them, creating an accurate representation that loses all value should that contextualization ever be severed.

*The direct consequence is that a user’s data IS the user itself.*

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**REMARKS**

Do note that this understanding has crucial consequences as the same duties of care that apply by constitutional laws to citizens should equally apply to the data representing them.

In this sense, the necessary infrastructures that governments put in place to protect their citizens (hospitals, highways, the judiciary and so forth) should also be extended to the management and protection of their data with a national cloud system based on open standards and governed by a framework on Data-Centric Digital Rights.
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# Principle II - End Remedy

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> ## *Adopt designs that minimize grievances.*<br>

This DCDR principle represents the embodiment of the proactive planification, architecture and implementation of all necessary mechanisms, both in policy and technology, to avoid grievances to ever happen during the use of a product or a service, in turn minimizing the need for legal actions.

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In the context of Data Protection Laws, it implies the design of policies that protect Data Subjects and the implementation of such provisions in a transparent, trustworthy and safe manner where legal remedies, while defined, are only employed as a safety net.
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# Copy of Principle II - End Remedy

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> ## *Adopt designs that minimize grievances.*<br>

This DCDR principle represents the embodiment of the proactive planification, architecture and implementation of all necessary mechanisms, both in policy and technology, to avoid grievances to ever happen during the use of a product or a service, in turn minimizing the need for legal actions.

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# Principle III - Rights By Design

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> ## *Leave no policy uncoded behind.*<br>

This DCDR Principle responds to the need for policies and tech to be designed and implemented as one: the former establishes what is to be respected and the latter ensures that the compliance is built in the infrastructure so that users are protected automatically and transparently.

On other words, any protection a citizen or its digital twins are subjected to under a specific jurisdiction should be transparently implemented inside the technology itself, by design.

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# Copy of Principle III - Rights By Design

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> ## *Leave no policy uncoded behind.*<br>

This DCDR Principle responds to the need for policies and tech to be designed and implemented as one: the former establishes what is to be respected and the latter ensures that the compliance is built in the infrastructure so that users are protected automatically and transparently.

On other words, any protection a citizen or its digital twins are subjected to under a specific jurisdiction should be transparently implemented inside the technology itself, by design.

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IT WAS NEVER ABOUT YOUR DATA AND ALWAYS ABOUT WHAT IT IS DONE WITH YOUR DATA.

It’s not about your data itself, rather what’s done with it.


# The Sagan Oath

Version 0.1

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## About

The Sagan Oath is a declaration for technologists to adhere to as they actively contribute to Digital Spaces and platforms to ensure the protection of their users by design. It’s ultimate goal is to synthesize a sense of purpose that can be operationalized and thus effectively guide technologists in their role as new rights defenders.

In the same spirit of the modern Hippocratic Oath (of which it is directly inspired at the time of its conception), the Sagan Oath attempts to express verbally the responsibilities that technology engineers should embrace.

The Hippocratic Oath is a universal declaration by doctors to society clarifying their commitment, in entering the medical world, to uphold specific ethical standards. As a result of this pledge any patient knows that the primary objective of a doctor, anywhere in the world, is their care and protection.

In the absence of such a covenant, technologists have found it challenging to generate the same global commitment. As a consequence, technology as been developed not to advance and protect its users but rather use and abuse them.

The IO Foundation aims at complementing the DCDR Framework with an Oath that can help technologists to understand their fundamental role as Next Generation of Rights Defenders.

## The Oath

*I swear to fulfill, to the best of my ability and judgment, this covenant:*

*I will respect my fellow citizens, for their problems and data, which is them in essence, are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a digital twin, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to erase a digital twin; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own technical prowess. Above all, I must not play at Digital God.*

*I will remember that I do not treat a dataset, a schema, but a citizen and their authentic digital twins, whose improper manipulation may affect the citizen’s family’s safety and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for people’s data.*

*I will strive to design architectures and to implement technology that embeds all existing protections whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.*

*I will remember that I remain a member of society, with special obligations to all my fellow human beings, those with access to technology and those who don’t.*

*If I do not violate this oath, may I enjoy life and art, respected while I live and remembered with affection thereafter. May I always act so as to preserve the finest traditions of my calling and may I long experience the joy of building digital spaces that encourage societal growth while ensuring safety by design.*

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### Licensing and distribution

As all materials created by The IO Foundation, the Sagan Oath is published under TIOF Public Licensing Model.

### Revisions

The Sagan Oath, as any other component of the [DCDR advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDocs), is subjected to improvements.

### How to contribute

Anyone wishing to submit an improvement to the Sagan Oath, can do so via the [Sagan Oath folder](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRSaganOathContribute) in the [DCDR repository](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRRepo).

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### Where other names considered?

Indeed there were.

Finding a suitable name for an Oath is no obvious task and no matter the final decision it will inevitably be subject to differences of opinion.

In the spirit of naming this Oath upon a inspiring, recognizable name, the following options were considered:

1. A scientist, in appreciation to his or her contributions in the domain of technology
2. A technological turning point in the shape of an invention or an event

Many names were considered such as Asimov, Babbage, ENIAC, Feynman, Tesla, von Newmann, Turing, Cray, Shannon or Postel. All of them contributed to the history of the technology we enjoy nowadays.

The final decision, albeit seemingly simplistic, was based solely in the recognition of what Carl Sagan represented in the dissemination of science to the general public. He was an expert that explained the necessary to citizens so that they could be informed and responsible users.

> We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.
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> [Carl Sagan](https://carlsagan.com/)
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# Get involved

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## Introduction

The IO Foundation is always looking for talented individuals wishing to make an impact in technology through its DCDR advocacy initiative.

Do you share the DCDR's [Mission & Vision](/dcdr-advocacy#mission-and-vision)?

Do you have a passion towards the development and support of the [Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy)?

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**Together we can work towards protecting citizens' Data-Centric Digital Rights.**

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## How can I contribute?

Contributing in the DCDR advocacy is easy!

There are 2 ways to proceed:

### Participate as a TIOF Member

By joining as a TIOF Member you will officially join one of the [DCDR Teams](/dcdr-advocacy/institutional/structures/teams), participate in organized tasks and have access to tools and other resources as well as training.

TIOF Members can be:

* [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#employees)
* [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#interns)
* [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#volunteers)
* [Members of a Board](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#members-of-a-board)

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### Participate as a Collaborator

It is not necessary to be a Member to participate and make a meaningful contribution to the DCDR advocacy.

There are plenty of ways that you can support it without requiring to dive into its complexities.

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In response to your commitment towards our [values](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFValues) (and in the measure of our capacities), The IO Foundation publishes all ongoing tasks for the DCDR advocacy initiative in its [public repository](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRRepo).

Check out what are we up to and pick tasks you feel you can contribute with.

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# Support Us

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## Supporting TIOF

The IO Foundation relies on funding support to advance its [DCDR advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy) and develop its [initiatives](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFInitiatives).

Your contribution goes straight to our work ensuring new technologies are architected and built to protect digital citizens.

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**IMPORTANT**

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### Fiat currencies

You can donate using fiat currencies.

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### Crypto currencies

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# Spotlight

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# Project Information

## About

The Data-Centric Digital Rights (DCDR) Framework, an initiative by The IO Foundation, is a pioneering effort to empower technologists to protect digital citizens and their digital twins by embedding rights-focused principles into technology design. Comprising Principles, Taxonomies, and technical tools, the DCDR Framework provides a structured approach to understanding data’s nature and its implications for digital rights. It aims to shift technology paradigms by enabling technologists to act as Next Generation Rights Defenders, ensuring privacy, transparency, and user empowerment are built into digital systems by design. Through advocacy, publications, and global engagement, the DCDR Framework seeks to create a world where technology transparently upholds citizens’ rights. For more details, explore the full documentation at The IO Foundation’s DCDR project page.

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## About

The DCDR Framework is the basis for TIOF's DCDR advocacy.

## The Framework

The DCDR Framework is composed of a number of components that are interconnected and building upon each other.

Combined, they provide the necessary tools to support technologists in understanding the underlying interactions between the physical and the digital worlds.

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* [Data Lifecycle](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDataLifecycle)
* [Digital Harms](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDigitalHarms)
* [Digital Rights](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDigitalRights)
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The DCDR Framework structure
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The DCDR Framework is structured upon 3 Levels representing different conceptualizations. Each Level helps sustaining the propositions made in the upper level.

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DCDR Framework Levels interconnection
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## Structure

### Basic Premises

* Citizen-centric \[WHY?]
* Digital Spaces (which can be many) are a result, and thus dependent of the Physical Space (which is unique) \[WHY?]

### Layer I

This level provides an structure on the nature of a Space. It describes the fundamentals of what composes a Space and the interactions happening within it.

### Layer II

This level provides a list of DCDR Components on the bases of the objects existing in a Space.

### Layer III

This level describes the DCDR Framework, a macro view of how the DCDR Components are to interact to architect digital spaces that respond to the DCDR Principles.

### Licensing and distribution

As all materials created by The IO Foundation, the DCDR Framework is published under TIOF Public Licensing Model.

### Revisions

The DCDR Framework, as any other component of the [DCDR advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRDocs), is subjected to improvements.

### How to contribute

Anyone wishing to submit an improvement to the DCDR Framework, can do so via the [DCDR Framework](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRFrameworkContribute) folder in the [DCDR repository](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRRepo).

## Outcomes

* Establish a working group to research on the DCDR Framework
* Produce a research paper documenting the DCDR Framework
* Design a syllabus for the dissemination of the DCDR Framework
* Promote the awareness and understanding of the research results
* Serve as the basis for the [Sagan Oath](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRSaganOath)
* Incorporate the research's results in the [Universal Declaration of Digital Rights](https://TIOF.Click/UDDRDocs)


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# Spotlight

Discover our Argos Clubs and their activities.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></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 align="center"><strong>Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td><a href="/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu">/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/EOWwVh3dOCa72dm0l4pc">/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/EOWwVh3dOCa72dm0l4pc</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Universitas Kristen Maranatha (UKM)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td><a href="/files/NXR2E8tQro454yEarCmv">/files/NXR2E8tQro454yEarCmv</a></td><td><a href="/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/aamCEULdeWrw0clv5KRm">/spaces/sRFrwDq11pmSbWoSLKjc/pages/aamCEULdeWrw0clv5KRm</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## About the Argos Clubs

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Argos Clubs are a part of the TechUp Community network, created by The IO Foundation to support technologists and anyone interested in ensuring that technology protects its users by design.
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Interested in starting your own club?

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## DISCLAIMER

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# Media Kit

Discover all about the Argos Club's branding | Version 1.0

## About

This document describes all the elements that conform the Argos Clubs' identity (aka Branding Guidelines) and their usage rules on any generated content, by either [TIOF Members](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#members), TechUp Community Members, Argos Clubs Members, [Contributors](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFTerminology#contributors) or any other third parties.

It is a reference document to which all TIOF productions, either for internal or external use, must refer and adhere.

You should familiarize yourself with this it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents or what you have to do to comply with it should be referred to the corresponding Team Comms Manager.

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**For branding corresponding to The IO Foundation, please refer to its own** [**Medita Kit**](/the-io-foundation/about/media-kit)**.**
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## Concepts

### Name

The following forms are authorized when referring to an Argos Club:

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* Argos Clubs
* AC
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## REMARKS

* Please note the capitalization
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## Contents

### Descriptions

The following are the official definitions to be used when describing or referencing the Argos Clubs. A number of variations are provided in an attempt to fit different character limitations.

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#### Full version

Argos Clubs are university-based student and alumni communities established by The IO Foundation. They form part of the TechUp Community network and focus on equipping members with advanced technical skills through hands-on projects in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, virtualization, cybersecurity and networking. Members also gain direct exposure to the technical standards ecosystem, including preparation and active participation.

The Argos Clubs operate dedicated labs, such as the PromptForge Lab, featuring virtualization servers that members can experiment with.

With a strong career-development focus, members build task-based portfolios, earn blockchain-verified certificates and gain access to The IO Foundation’s international network through internships and professional opportunities.

Argos Clubs emphasize technical excellence, standards contribution and the creation of platforms that prioritize robust user protection by design under The IO Foundation's DCDR Principles.

#### Mini version (under 300 characters)

Argos Clubs are university-based student and alumni communities established by The IO Foundation as part of its TechUp Community network.

They deliver hands-on training in high-performance computing, AI, virtualization, cybersecurity and networking, while providing direct exposure to technical standards development.

Members access dedicated labs, build portfolios, earn blockchain-verified certificates and develop international career opportunities.

#### Micro version (under 160 characters)

Argos Clubs by The IO Foundation are university communities for students focused on hands-on projects in AI, cybersecurity, networking and technical standards, with strong career development focus.

#### Nano version (under 100 characters)

Argos Clubs by The IO Foundation: university communities for students for career development.

### Logos

The following are the official logos for The IO Foundation.

<table><thead><tr><th width="142.2222900390625">Logo Type</th><th width="200.3333740234375" align="center">Full Color</th><th width="200.4443359375" align="center">Text</th><th width="193.666748046875" data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Argos Club</strong><br><strong>Logo</strong></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/dXTaT6uZn3ab23QMtZmS" alt=""></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/Yq3gUoGG21ye9d3FIMbK" alt=""></td><td><a href="/files/dXTaT6uZn3ab23QMtZmS">/files/dXTaT6uZn3ab23QMtZmS</a><a href="/files/Yq3gUoGG21ye9d3FIMbK">/files/Yq3gUoGG21ye9d3FIMbK</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Argos Club</strong><br><strong>Members Logo</strong></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/iQ3kiuXyynPFiU5xfPgD" alt=""></td><td align="center"><img src="/files/dX5w2W4ik1iQdCzNFWdj" alt=""></td><td><a href="/files/iQ3kiuXyynPFiU5xfPgD">/files/iQ3kiuXyynPFiU5xfPgD</a><a href="/files/dX5w2W4ik1iQdCzNFWdj">/files/dX5w2W4ik1iQdCzNFWdj</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td align="center">General use.</td><td align="center"><p>Monochromatic or</p><p>dark backgrounds.</p></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Fonts (typeface)

The official font for The IO Foundation content is Montserrat.

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## **REMARKS**

Only in the event that the official font is not available (**and only if**), the following fonts can be used as alternatives and in this order

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### Color palette

The following are the official colors composing The IO Foundation's color palette, which are also used for the Argos Clubs.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th><th width="150"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Color</strong></td><td><strong>Light gray</strong></td><td><strong>Dark gray</strong></td><td><strong>Orange</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Code</strong></td><td>LG</td><td>DG</td><td>O</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sample</strong></td><td><img src="/files/C6G6rxqHGcboYL2Kp6Tf" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="/files/5LTJsXeJl7iEDx8WUHdl" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="/files/rY28u8ywsgp3qdaT7SJJ" alt="" data-size="line"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RGB</strong></td><td>137, 137, 142</td><td>78, 80, 86</td><td>247, 149, 82</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HSL</strong></td><td>240, 2.2, 54.7</td><td>225, 4.9, 32.2</td><td>24, 91.2, 64.5</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hex</strong></td><td>#89898E</td><td>#4E5056</td><td>#F79552</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="189.48194984202962"></th><th width="186.29844531826296"></th><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Color</strong></td><td><strong>Light blue</strong></td><td><strong>Dark blue</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Code</strong></td><td>LB</td><td>DB</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sample</strong></td><td><img src="/files/pLkaKuYGm9VYnduSWqPg" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td><img src="/files/fexJslFaTo382iyHfjgV" alt="" data-size="line"></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RGB</strong></td><td>102, 181, 197</td><td>80, 145, 158</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>HSL</strong></td><td>190, 45.0, 58.6</td><td>190, 32.8, 46.7</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hex</strong></td><td>#66B5C5</td><td>#50919F</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### #Tags

The following are the official #Tags used by the Argos Clubs in all of its Channels.

* \#ArgosClubs
* \#PromptForgeLab
* \#WeAreArgonauts
* \#TechUpCommunity
* \#Data-Centric-Digital-Rights (or #DCDR)

## Official Channels

The following are the official, sanctioned, Media Channels used by the Argos Clubs for their outreach actions.

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Any other Media Channel not listed here is to be considered not affiliated with The IO Foundation, the TechUp Community and the Argos Clubs and therefore any opinions expressed are not to be associated with them.
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### Official Website

The following is the official website for The IO Foundation and its initiatives.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="251.71553346723732"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/LGuDryBhTqoWP7UcfHi6">https://TheIOFoundation.org/Argos-Clubs</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td>None.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/ArgosClubs">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org/ArgosClubs</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contents</strong></td><td>Publishing of general information about the Argos Clubs.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>General reference to the Argos Clubs and their activities.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="251.71565553754982"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://community.theiofoundation.org/argos-clubs">https://Community.TheIOFoundation.org/Argos-Clubs</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td>None.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td>None.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contents</strong></td><td>Microsites of the Argos Clubs @ the TechUp Community site.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Primary reference to the Argos Clubs and their activities.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### URL Shorteners

The following are the official URL shortener domains used by The IO Foundation.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="251.7777099609375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URL</strong></td><td><a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/">https://Short.TheIOFoundation.org</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative URLs</strong></td><td>None.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Short URL</strong></td><td>N/A</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Shorten URLs related to TIOF and the Argos Clubs.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Organization's Repository

Each Argos Clubs has their own associated public Git repository. For further details, please refer to each Argos Club's microsite.

### Email

The following are the official email domains used by members of the Argos Clubs.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Domains</strong></td><td>@Community.TheIOFoundation.org</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alternative Domains</strong></td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Usage</strong></td><td>Official communications from Argos Clubs members, both internally and externally.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Social Media

The following are the official social media platforms where the Argos Clubs have some sort of active presence.

Please note that each Argos Club has their own handle following the format\
@ArgosClub.{ISO Code 3}.{Host Organization Code}

For further details, please refer to each Argos Club's microsite.

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## REMARKS

Argos Clubs may have profiles in some other platforms (yet be inactive in them), sometimes in preparation for their use, sometimes to avoid impersonation.
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### Calendars

Each Argos Club publishes a public calendar of activities.

For further details, please refer to each Argos Club's microsite.


# Locations

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## About

Find here all the Argos Clubs from The IO Foundation.

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## WANT TO START YOUR OWN CLUB?

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## Asia-Pacific

### Indonesia

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></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 align="center"><strong>Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu">/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu</a></td><td><a href="/pages/rOYIFR91izXCAajIMoj5">/pages/rOYIFR91izXCAajIMoj5</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Universitas Kristen Maranatha (UKM)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/wSOmhSj4Mx4oyIjJi3s4">/files/wSOmhSj4Mx4oyIjJi3s4</a></td><td><a href="/pages/cgfG5cYweYApWU4hXXpK">/pages/cgfG5cYweYApWU4hXXpK</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


# Asia-Pacific

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## About

Find here all the Argos Clubs from The IO Foundation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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## WANT TO START YOUR OWN CLUB?

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## Indonesia

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# Indonesia

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## About

Find here all the Argos Clubs from The IO Foundation in Indonesia.

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## Indonesia

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></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 align="center"><strong>Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu">/files/1pXWp6iZL7PXLY3teGvu</a></td><td><a href="/pages/rOYIFR91izXCAajIMoj5">/pages/rOYIFR91izXCAajIMoj5</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><strong>Universitas Kristen Maranatha (UKM)</strong></td><td align="center"><em><mark style="color:$success;">Launching in Q1 2026!</mark></em></td><td></td><td><a href="/files/wSOmhSj4Mx4oyIjJi3s4">/files/wSOmhSj4Mx4oyIjJi3s4</a></td><td><a href="/pages/cgfG5cYweYApWU4hXXpK">/pages/cgfG5cYweYApWU4hXXpK</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


# Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

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# Universitas Pradita (Pradita)

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# Universitas Kristen Manaratha (UKM)

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## Spotlight

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## BECOME A MEMBER

<a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/ArgosClubs-UKM-MembershipApplication" class="button primary" data-icon="users-medical">Membership Application</a>
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## COMMITTEE

President: `Pending Elections`

Secretary: `Pending Elections`

Treasurer: `Pending Elections`
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## LOCATION

Universitas Kristen Maranatha\
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Indonesia
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## Support this Argos Club


# Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN)

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## Spotlight

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## BECOME A MEMBER

<a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/ArgosClubs-UMN-MembershipApplication" class="button primary" data-icon="users-medical">Membership Application</a>
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## COMMITTEE

President: `Pending Elections`

Secretary: `Pending Elections`

Treasurer: `Pending Elections`
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## LOCATION

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara\
Banten\
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## Support this Argos Club




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