September 14, 2026
The BD4D commitments address key barriers including declining trust in data sharing and the absence of consistent governance norms. By fostering sector-wide adoption, we aim to unlock vital non-open data for impact and research while promoting a culture of trust and ethical data stewardship. Read more …
Data governance is the new imperative for social impact. Read the latest on how BD4D is growing this movement as we introduce BD4D Endorsers, new collaborators, events, and more!
Tech Matters moves to adopt resilient models, focusing on data stewardship and the ethical use of data and AI with the Better Deal for Data.
On data colonialism, surveillance capitalism, and our vision of a world where the nonprofit sector serves as a beacon of using data & AI to benefit communities, humanity, and the planet.
Data can be a force for good or for harm. For organizations working alongside communities to secure land rights, protect natural resources & advance social justice, that distinction isn’t abstract.
We round out the year by publishing the refined seven BD4D Commitments, and highlighting two of our community partners.
The Better Deal for Data is a movement shaped by the real world data opportunities, challenges, questions, and stories our community is sharing. Follow our progress as we steward the BD4D principles into practice.