DataNeutrality.org is a New York-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating socially responsible data collection protocols for the Internet.[1]

DataNeutrality works in concert with another New York-based organization, the for-profit start-up Mezzobit, to set data rules, perform compliance for Mezzobit, and send report cards to Mezzobit customers.[2] A primary focus of the organizations is to govern the operation of third-party data collection tags, also called web beacons, and website visitor tracking. The intention is to create a self-regulatory framework for Internet data to augment industry standard and regulatory efforts.[3][4][5]

The pairing of these two organizations is an example of the Regulation 2.0 paradigm that encourages corporate transparency and accountability to promote sustainable and positive societal outcomes.[6]

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  1. ^ Lai Stirland, Sarah. "Internet Privacy: Are Lawmakers Thinking About It All Wrong?". TechPresident. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  2. ^ Roberts, Jeff John. "Acxiom's data disclosure: transparent .. or just tricky?". GigaOm. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
  3. ^ Sherry, Saul. "Data Distrust Forces Drastic Decisions". Big Data Republic. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  4. ^ Mickey, Bill. "Attempting to Solve the Duality of Data Collection and Privacy". Audience Development. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  5. ^ Pfeifle, Sam. "Attacking Data Leakage: A start-up, and attendant nonprofit, focus on privacy in the publishing industry". International Association of Privacy Professionals. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  6. ^ Wilson, Fred. "Peer Progress and Regulation 2.0". AVC. Retrieved 10 February 2013.