Author and human rights advocate Alexa Koenig explains how the Berkeley Protocol will empower the next generation of human rights defenders.The post Internet Sleuthing 2.0: Standards for Digital Open Source Investigations appeared first on Dig

A New Approach to Solving the Paradox of Platform Neutrality

Nov 20th, 2020 17m 43s

Two architects of Ethos, a new suite of tools from GlobalGiving, explain how empathy can help to address the paradox of platform neutrality.The post A New Approach to Solving the Paradox of Platform Neutrality appeared first on Digital Impact.

Investing in Digital Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Funders

Nov 13th, 2020 20m 49s

A guide from TAG, NetHope, NTEN, and TechSoup looks at how funders can invest in three core elements of digital infrastructure.The post Investing in Digital Infrastructure: A Roadmap for Funders appeared first on Digital Impact.

Rethinking Civic Space in an Age of Intersectional Crises

Nov 1st, 2020 25m 18s

Authors of a report on the closing of civic space are calling on funders to realize their potential through collaborative and targeted interventions.The post Rethinking Civic Space in an Age of Intersectional Crises appeared first on Digital I

Can a Machine Learn Inclusivity? That Depends on the Teacher

Oct 1st, 2020 14m 46s

The 4Q4 podcast returns with an introspective look at machine learning with a researcher who is helping to counteract bias.The post Can a Machine Learn Inclusivity? That Depends on the Teacher appeared first on Digital Impact.

GDPR Compliance and Closing Civic Space

Apr 15th, 2020 22m 54s

A new report looks at how the GDPR can be used against social sector organizations and what they should do to prepare.The post GDPR Compliance and Closing Civic Space appeared first on Digital Impact.

Location Privacy: How Protected Are We?

Feb 11th, 2020 13m 35s

Public Lab is developing a set of tools based on "location blurring," a new system that would mitigate the abuse of big tech surveillance.The post Location Privacy: How Protected Are We? appeared first on Digital Impact.

Upholding Transparency in the Age of Misinformation

Feb 2nd, 2020 17m 6s

Rachel Smith of GlobalGiving is calling on the social sector to help with a new set of standards that will address today’s ethical challenges.The post Upholding Transparency in the Age of Misinformation appeared first on Digital Impact.

Can Data Make Bad Housing Practice a Thing of the Past?

Jan 21st, 2020 16m 13s

Digital Impact grantee JustFix.nyc is leading a data coalition whose aim is to further housing justice in New York City and beyond.The post Can Data Make Bad Housing Practice a Thing of the Past? appeared first on Digital Impact.

Crowdfunding a Space for Civic Engagement

Dec 20th, 2019 11m 32s

GivingTuesday's Asha Curran explains how the movement has inspired a new generation of donors.The post Crowdfunding a Space for Civic Engagement appeared first on Digital Impact.

What Does It Take to Be a Data Champion?

Dec 6th, 2019 15m 27s

Rachel Rank of UK-based 360Giving introduces a new kind of "data expedition" for professionals looking to connect with their work and each other.The post What Does It Take to Be a Data Champion? appeared first on Digital Impact.

Save, a New Open-Source App, Empowers Citizen Reporters

Nov 22nd, 2019 15m 31s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Natalie Cadranel on the Save App for Citizen ReportersSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital Impact 4Q4, I’m Chris Delatorre. Today’s four questions are for Natalie Cadranel, Fou

Data Is Going Local, Thanks to Human-Centered Design

Nov 8th, 2019 13m 30s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Heather Leson on IFRC’s Data PlaybookSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 HEATHER NOELLE ROBINSON: This is Digital Impact 4Q4. I’m Heather Noelle Robinson. We recorded today’s interview at the Digital Civil So

Breaking With Funding Tradition Can Offer Benefits Beyond the Obvious

Oct 5th, 2019 14m 3s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Helen Turvey on Breaking with Funding TraditionSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital Impact 4Q4, I’m Chris Delatorre. Today’s four questions are for Helen Turvey, Executive Dire

Data Incidents: Design With Responsibility in Mind

Sep 7th, 2019 12m 9s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Jos Berens and Stuart Campo on Humanitarian DataSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital Impact 4Q4, I’m Chris Delatorre. Today, we’re joined by Stuart Campo and Jos Berens at the

When Choosing Digital Tools, Consider Context

Aug 5th, 2019 12m 39s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Laura Guzman on Choosing Digital ToolsSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital Impact 4Q4, I’m Chris Delatorre. Laura Guzman manages communications for The Engine Room, an organiza

Ensuring Funder Support for Digital Infrastructure

Jul 5th, 2019 6m 48s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: Esra’a Al Shafei on Digital InfrastructureSUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital Impact 4Q4, I’m Chris Delatorre. Esra’a Al Shafei is the founder and executive director of Majal.

GDPR One Year Later, Part 3

Jun 27th, 2019 11m 57s

Listen using the audio player, visit us on iTunes, and tweet @dgtlimpact with #4Q4Data.[00:00] Chris Delatorre: This is Digital impact. I’m Chris Delatorre.Heather Noelle Robinson: And I’m Heather Noelle Robinson.Chris Delatorre: And this i

GDPR One Year Later, Part 3

Jun 27th, 2019 11m 57s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: GDPR One Year Later, Part 3SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital impact. I’m Chris Delatorre.HEATHER NOELLE ROBINSON: And I’m Heather Noelle Robinson.CHRIS DELATORRE: And thi

GDPR One Year Later, Part 2

Jun 21st, 2019 9m 31s

Digital Impact 4Q4 Podcast: GDPR One Year Later, Part 2SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON iTUNES.00:00 CHRIS DELATORRE: This is Digital impact. I’m Chris Delatorre.HEATHER NOELLE ROBINSON: And I’m Heather Noelle Robinson.CHRIS DELATORRE: This is

GDPR One Year Later, Part 1

Jun 19th, 2019 8m 54s

Using Consequence Scanning to Mitigate Harm

Jun 7th, 2019 7m 24s

Digital Impact 4Q4: Samantha Brown on Consequence Scanning (Ep. 04)Listen using the audio player, visit Digital Impact on iTunes, and tweet @dgtlimpact with #4Q4Data. This transcript has been edited for clarity.[00:01] Chris Delatorre: Welcom

Meeting the Challenge of Impact Evaluation

May 3rd, 2019 8m 24s

Digital Impact 4Q4: Nick Hamlin on Meeting the Challenge of Impact Evaluation (Ep. 03)Listen using the audio player, visit Digital Impact on iTunes, and tweet @dgtlimpact with #4Q4Data. This transcript has been edited for clarity.[00:01] Chri

Bridging the Gap of Humanitarian Data

Apr 5th, 2019 9m 7s

Audio Podcast and TranscriptListen using the audio player and visit our podcast on iTunes. What four questions do you have about social sector data and who would you ask? Tweet @dgtlimpact with #4Q4Data.4Q4 Stuart Campo on Bridging the Gap of