The DFRLab serves as a trusted center of expertise for democratic governments, industry players, and civil society around the world seeking to better understand technological trends, the information environment, and policy and product responses to shape both. This policy-focused work is housed primarily in the named initiative found below.

Democracy + Tech Initiative

The Democracy + Tech Initiative creates policy practices that align global stakeholders toward tech and governance that reinforces, rather than undermines, open societies. This initiative builds on the DFRLab’s leadership in the OSINT field, empowering global communities to promote transparency and accountability, while driving a proactive vision for a more rights-aligned digital ecosystem.