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Platform content moderation policies and transparency; user rights vs. platform power; surveillance and data practices by platforms; free expression online; analysis of platform Terms of Service and enforcement.

Type
Nonprofit Digital Rights Defense Org
Based in
San Francisco, CA (US)
Focus region
US-focused with global digital rights impact

Notable projects

Santa Clara Principles on Transparency and Accountability in Content Moderation (co-developed); ongoing analysis of platform transparency reports; legal/policy research on Section 230, moderation, and platform liability; 'Who Has Your Back?' reports on company practices.

Long-standing defender of digital civil liberties. Co-authored influential Santa Clara Principles (2018, updated). Provides practical tools and legal analysis for holding platforms accountable while protecting user rights.

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Investigations
2
Platforms tracked
3
Active since
2024
Latest report
Jul 2026

Topics covered

  • Content Moderation2
  • Hate Speech & Extremism1

Watchdog vs. platform

Publicly documented legal proceedings, access disputes, or other platform pushback. Allegations, findings, and outcomes are labelled separately and linked to their sources.

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2026

1 report

2024

1 report