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Every year, we evaluate 26 of the world’s most powerful digital platforms and telecom companies on how well they uphold the human rights that are fundamental to our dignity and democracy.

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Come Meet RDR at RightsCon and DRAPAC23

The conference season is ramping up with two of the most important digital rights events coming up: EngageMedia’s second DRAPAC conference next week and Access Now’s 12th annual RightsCon at the beginning of June! And RDR will be there. Our sessions this year will be

The Radar: In 2023, Will ESG Finally Value Our Digital Rights?

Revelations about the harms of Big Tech, from misuse of customer data to social media-fueled violence, have produced a new era of scrutiny for the sector, including stronger regulation in the EU and fines for privacy violations by giants like Amazon and Meta. Many in

The Radar: Missed Calls? RDR Is Making Sure Telcos Finally Answer

On December 5, we released the first-ever Telco Giants Scorecard, RDR’s evaluation of how transparent the world’s most powerful telecommunications companies are on their policies related to users’ fundamental rights, particularly freedom of expression and privacy. While digital platforms have received a great deal of

RDR Drives Shareholder Push on Censorship Demands at Amazon

On Tuesday, a group of Amazon shareholders announced 15 proposals calling on the e-commerce giant Amazon to address a sweeping array of issues, from human rights to environmental impacts. The company’s shareholders are expected to vote on many of these proposals at the company’s annual

RDR’s Submission to the Aspen Disorder Prize: Making Online Ads Accountable

Throughout 2021, with the U.S. midterm elections on the horizon, the Aspen Institute convened the Aspen Commission on Information Disorder, which culminated in a report detailing 15 recommendations for stakeholders (including civil society) to address misinformation and the “crisis of faith in key institutions.” To

The Radar: Are Telcos Getting a Pass on Digital Rights?

Mark your calendars! On Monday, we’re releasing the 2022 Telco Giants Scorecard, RDR’s ranking of the world’s most powerful telecommunications companies on their policies related to users’ fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and privacy. Set a reminder for December 5 to visit rankingdigitalrights.org and

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