Data Transparency Lab
Our Commitment to Transparency
A global community of technologists, researchers, legislators and industry representatives to make transparency with the use of data possible.
Data Transparency Lab (DTL)
Due to the accelerated growth of the Internet, individuals, companies and even countries have found themselves incapable of maintaining control over our privacy and online identities.
Which tools can we create to increase knowledge and the capacity to influence the use of our personal data? How can we guarantee the policies and tools we adopt are flexible enough to maintain the rapid technology changes and consumer expectations?
DTL Mission
DTL is an inter-institutional effort, the aim of which is to create a global community of technologists, researchers, legislators and industry representatives to improve the transparency of personal data through research, innovation and design.
The main purpose of DTL is to produce software that fosters transparencyResearch funding
Funding academic research that considers online personal data practices.
Tool development
Developing tools and programs that spread awareness and give users the power to control their own personal data.
Social awareness
Working with researchers and stakeholders to create awareness of problems related to the use of personal data.
Support for governments and organizations
Creating tools and best practice recommendations relating to online personal data transparency to support future programmes developed by governments and organizations.
Collaboration between industry and researchers
Putting the right people in contact and encouraging collaboration between industry and researchers working in this field to develop practical applications.
Governmental and industrial awareness
Spreading awareness of personal data among those in power at companies and in administrations, how it is used and how users can exercise their rights over it.