Privacy Is a
Fundamental
Right.
ODIPA educates consumers and organizations about digital information privacy — advocating for practices and policies that protect people in an increasingly data-driven world.
Protecting Privacy
at Every Level
ODIPA operates at the intersection of consumer awareness, business responsibility, research, and public policy — equipping all stakeholders with the knowledge to navigate today's complex data privacy landscape.
Founded as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, ODIPA was created to fill a critical gap: no single organization was addressing data privacy comprehensively — from the individual consumer to the enterprise to the policymaker.
Our approach is grounded in the belief that privacy is a fundamental right, and that education and awareness are the most powerful tools for protecting it. We make data privacy knowledge accessible, actionable, and relevant for all Americans.
With 77% of our services delivered completely free to the public, ODIPA's model ensures that privacy protection is not a privilege of the few — but a resource available to everyone.
Comprehensive
Privacy Coverage
Educational Outreach
29% free·8% fee-basedPublic courses, online webinars, and specialized workshops for consumers, students, seniors, and community groups.
Advocacy & Policy
9% of activityMonitoring federal and state privacy legislation, submitting position papers submitted to regulators and lawmakers to strengthen consumer protections.
Research & Publications
11% free·2% fee-basedComprehensive annual reports, research briefs on emerging threats, and special reports on significant privacy developments — freely available.
Community Building
8% free·2% fee-basedAnnual privacy conference, local meetups, online discussion groups, and regional networking events for advocates and citizens.
Corporate Certification
4% free·5% fee-basedA rigorous certification program verifying that businesses comply with state and federal data privacy laws — creating market transparency for consumers.
Awareness Campaigns
6% free·1% fee-basedDaily social media presence, focused awareness campaigns, and annual Privacy Awareness Week — reaching consumers through digital and traditional media channels.
Open-Source Development
6% free·1% fee-basedHosting and maintaining an open-source platform where developers share privacy-protective tools and libraries — free for individuals globally.
International Cooperation
4% of activityPartnering with global privacy advocacy organizations to coordinate advocacy, share best practices, and assist emerging organizations worldwide.
The Privacy Crisis
Is Real
Data privacy is no longer an abstract concern. The numbers tell a stark story of why ODIPA's mission matters urgently.
Built for Public
Benefit First
These percentages describe how ODIPA delivers services — not how we spend money. A separate financial breakdown is available upon request.
- 01Free Educational CoursesFREEPublic courses, webinars, and workshops for underserved communities
- 02Corporate TrainingFEE-BASEDPrivacy training for businesses and corporations. Scoped and priced per engagement. Revenue funds free public programs.
- 03Certification ProgramFEE-BASEDPriced by organization size and number of standards in scope. Independent third-party certification against applicable privacy frameworks.
- 04Research & PublicationsFREEAll annual reports, research briefs, and special publications freely available to the public.
- 05Open-Source PlatformFREEPrivacy tools and libraries available free to all individuals, developers, and community organizations.
Why Sponsor
ODIPA
Data privacy is no longer a compliance checkbox — it is a strategic business imperative. Sponsoring ODIPA is a public acknowledgment relationship — your organization supports our mission and we recognize you by name and logo. If you need training, certification, or research services, see our Corporate Partnership program.
- ✓Name & logo on ODIPA website sponsor page
- ✓Acknowledgment in annual report
- ✓IRC §513(i) sponsorship receipt
- —Logo in email newsletter footer
- —Logo on event & conference materials
- —Homepage prominent placement
- ✓Name & logo on ODIPA website sponsor page
- ✓Acknowledgment in annual report
- ✓IRC §513(i) sponsorship receipt
- ✓Logo in email newsletter footer
- —Logo on event & conference materials
- —Homepage prominent placement
- ✓Name & logo on ODIPA website sponsor page
- ✓Acknowledgment in annual report
- ✓IRC §513(i) sponsorship receipt
- ✓Logo in email newsletter footer
- ✓Logo on event & conference materials
- —Homepage prominent placement
- ✓Name & logo on ODIPA website sponsor page
- ✓Acknowledgment in annual report
- ✓IRC §513(i) sponsorship receipt
- ✓Logo in email newsletter footer
- ✓Logo on event & conference materials
- ✓Homepage prominent placement — permanent
Those are Corporate Partnership engagements — a separate agreement with deliverables, not sponsorship.
These percentages describe how ODIPA delivers services — not how we spend money. A separate financial breakdown is available upon request.
Get Involved in
the Privacy Movement
There are many ways to support ODIPA's mission — whether you're a consumer, a privacy professional, a business, or a foundation.
Donate
Your tax-deductible donation directly funds free consumer education, policy advocacy, and open-source privacy tools for the public.
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Volunteer
ODIPA is powered by volunteer privacy experts, researchers, developers, advocates, and educators. Share your expertise.
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Corporate Partner
Sponsor ODIPA's work and align your brand with digital privacy leadership. Custom partnership arrangements available.
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Attend Programs
Access our free educational courses, webinars, and community meetups. Whether you're a consumer, student, or professional.
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Contribute Code
Join our open-source developer community. Help build privacy-protective tools and libraries that people depend on.
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Get Certified
Earn ODIPA certification and demonstrate your business's compliance with state and federal privacy laws to your customers.
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Privacy Protection
Starts Here.
Your support funds free education, independent research, open-source tools, and policy advocacy that protects millions of people's digital privacy rights.