The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD) is a prominent organization in the United States that champions digital rights, consumer protection, and privacy. With a mission to strengthen democratic values, institutions, and processes, CDD works tirelessly to safeguard privacy, civil and human rights, while promoting equity, fairness, and community. CDD engages in research-led initiatives to influence policymakers, corporate leaders, and the general public.

Their focus areas include advocating for rules and policies that foster privacy, justice, and non-discriminatory treatment in the digital marketplace, protecting young people from unfair and harmful practices, promoting responsible digital marketing practices in political campaigns and elections, and ensuring that digital marketing contributes to fair and equitable public health outcomes. Under the leadership of a senior team with extensive expertise in research, advocacy, policy, and corporate accountability, CDD holds technology platforms, data companies, advertisers, and others accountable for their behavior in the digital marketplace. With a strong history of impactful work, including the enactment of significant legislation such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, CDD continues to lead the charge in shaping policies that protect and expand digital rights and data justice