The MyData Awards are now open for nominations!
Do you know of an individual or organisation that is helping to make the world more human-centric in line with the MyData vision?
Our new awards programme recognises anyone who is making a difference in Business, in Technology, in Governance and in Thought Leadership.
Nominations are open now, until 30th Sept 2024.
We help people and organisations to benefit from personal data in a human-centric way. To create a fair, sustainable, and prosperous digital society for all.
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Events
MyData Global Extraordinary General Meeting 2024
The Extraordinary General Meeting 2024 will take place online on 18 September 2024 at 12.00 UTC+0. The general meeting is open to all, while only MyData Global membership are entitled to vote during the meeting. Time: 18 September 2024, at 12.00 UTC+0. Online meeting: The general meetings are held ‘online first’ in Zoom. No registration: […]
MyData Workshop: Portability tool testing for DMA compliance
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires big tech “gatekeepers” to provide real-time data portability tools, but what has been offered so far doesn’t give users meaningful access or control. Join us to test these tools and push for real improvements and accountability on September 25. The DMA is potentially game-changing; let’s ensure consumer control and […]
Making Sense of Wallets 2: Anticipating Public Sector Demand
This workshop will explore the needs that public sector agencies will need to address in order to implement and comply with eIDAS 2.0, and what kinds of identity and wallet platforms and services they will likely seek to procure. The workshop will begin with presentations from three public sector agencies regarding anticipated needs and priorities, […]
The future belongs to companies that provide human-centric solutions to privacy and control of data
The human-centric approach to data is aimed at a fair, sustainable, and prosperous digital society. In such a society, people get value from their data and set the agenda on how it is used. And for organisations, the ethical use of data is always the most attractive option.
Who we are
MyData Global is an award-winning, international non-profit. We have over 100 organisation members and close to 400 individual members from over 40 countries on six continents. We help organisations build human-centric solutions and services, and we collaborate with local, national, and international stakeholders to advance ethical use of personal data. We facilitate the MyData community of thousands of experts who meet regularly at our flagship event, the international MyData Conference, which has taken place annually since 2016.
Our mission
MyData Global’s purpose is to empower individuals by improving their right to self-determination regarding their personal data. We bring together professionals and organisations from business, legal, technology and society perspectives to accelerate transformation for ethical and human-centric data sharing and use.
Our mission and values are described in the MyData Declaration. Join MyData – and make the use of human-centric data a reality!
The MyData Declaration
The MyData Declaration unites entrepreneurs, activists, academics, listed corporations, public agencies, and developers in one common goal: to empower individuals with their personal data. Together, we can restore trust in data-based business and establish a balanced and fair relationship between individuals and organisations.
We are a global community of experts who care about personal data. Add your voice to ours.
Let’s talk on Slack
Slack is the main communication forum for the MyData community, consisting of thousands of personal data experts and enthusiasts from around the world. Join now to be part of the conversation.
Join a sub-group
The MyData community is active locally through dozens of local hubs. Our thought leadership is spearheaded by international thematic groups driving innovation in the personal data domain.
Become a member
Join MyData Global either as an individual or an organisation, and gain access to more resources and services to help you succeed in realising a human-centric approach to personal data.