Twenty-six cities sign up to protect digital rights

A coalition of cities formed to protect digital rights is aiming to sign up to 100 cities in 100 days. The coalition marks the first time that cities have come together to protect and promote digital rights on a global level.

Formed in November by foundation members Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York City, Cities for Digital Rights now includes 26 cities. The group has committed to harness technology to provide trustworthy and secure digital services that improve the lives of residents.

“We’ve been collectively working hard to bring visibility to the importance of digital human rights and bringing on other cities,” Alby Bocanegra, Interim Chief Technology Officer, New York City, told Ci...