Empowering platform workers with one goal in mind: to make Data Protection easier and more accessible!
“Alliance” is more than just a name: it reflects our belief that data protection is a shared responsibility. The systems shaping AI are built on the labor of platform workers everywhere, and each of us has a role in ensuring those workers are informed, protected, and empowered. No matter your industry or location, you can be part of this movement. Support us in building a more aware, informed, and equitable digital workforce...
The Data Safety Alliance is a global organization dedicated to protecting the rights of platform workers and ensuring transparent, fair data practices across the tech industry. Our mission is to empower the invisible workers powering AI with the knowledge and tools to reclaim their personal data.
Learn MoreWe offer a variety of services aimed at empowering platform workers, including specialized data protection training, sensitization clinics, and awareness campaigns. We equip workers in the Global South with the necessary resources to advocate for ethical AI and fair working conditions.
Learn MoreDo you work as a platform worker and want to better understand or reclaim your data? DSA provides a space to learn how your personal data is collected, used, and processed in the course of your work. We help you understand how your data shapes AI systems and how you can begin to take back control.
Tellus, Appen, Meta, TikTok… If you are working in any of these platforms or others and would want to get access to your data, reach out.
Uber, Bolt, little cab… reach out if you are working in any of these and more to get access to your data.
Uber eats, Bolt food, Yango… if you are a working here or any other place as a delivery rider and would like to get access your data, reach out.
Hear from the platform workers who are reclaiming their data and standing up for their rights.
"As gig workers, we often feel powerless against big platforms. This training showed me that my data has value—and more importantly, that I have legal rights to protect it."
"I used to do facial recognition tasks for quick cash, completely unaware it was a privacy violation. DSA opened my eyes to my rights and taught me where to draw the line."
"Before my training, I didn't know where to go to request my data from Uber. Came to realize it was a simple task! Now I can request my data anytime"
"Working for an outsourcing company is never easy when it comes to accessing one's data, but DSA has been a game changer for me! They took me through the process of filing my Subject Access Request and I got some of my data."