Tech for Democracy Survey (English)

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Digital technologies can foster and widen democratic and inclusive societies. It can bring people together and closer to the decisions that influence their lives. Yet, at the same time, digital technologies are a severe threat to democracies globally and our democratic practices. We see this through issues such as the criminalization of online activism, mass surveillance, internet shutdowns, etc.

This calls for joint action. We must find ways to make technology work FOR, not against, democracy and human rights. Therefore, we would really appreciate your support through answering the following questions:

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What country are you in?

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What does your organization focus on?

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Who does your organization serve?

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Which UN Sustainable Development Goal does your organization work to realize? (can be more than one)

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What are the main challenges you, your organization, and your community faces when it comes to using the internet or other digital tools?

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In your view what are the main issues to digital rights you face in relation to your work and in your community?• Access(ability) to the internet • Disinformation • Purposeful Internet shutdowns • Digital divide • Surveillance by governments and / or private sector • Data privacy • Online discrimination / violence / hate speech • Transparency by the tech sector • Due diligence? • Criminalization of online activities • Other?

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What specific consequences do you, your organization, and your community experience when faced with challenges in using the internet or other digital tools?

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When faced with the above mentioned issues and challenges how do you respond?

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What recommendations or actions would you like to see implemented in order to ensure digital rights? Both from the side of governments, private sector and civil society?

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What recommendations or actions would you like to see implemented in order to ensure digital rights? Both from the side of governments, private sector and civil society?

Recommendation(s) to governments

Recommendation(s) to the private sector

Recommendation(s) to civil society