Swiss non-profit association
Your life, your data, your control.
DataLimits works to make each individual's data privacy rights enforceable, on a worldwide basis.
Laws cannot exist only on paper.
They must be enforced on a global basis for the public good, starting with protecting each individual's personal data privacy rights.
What DataLimits commits to
Since March 2020, the association has worked against the global "digital disregard" of data privacy rights.
About the organizationA voice for every person
DataLimits allows each person to have a voice to demand justice in today's fast evolving global digital world.
Ethics in the digital experience
DataLimits will simplify the "user experience" in the digital world, focusing on ethics when users interact with commercial entities (especially social websites) and governmental organizations.
Legal enforcement, worldwide
DataLimits will act when appropriate to seek legal enforcement of personal data rights on a worldwide basis.
Top complaints
The issues DataLimits members report most. Each topic explains your rights and how to file a complaint.
Forced consent
Consent should be freely given, and just as easy to withdraw.
Lack of transparency
Every use of your data, including secondary uses, must be stated clearly.
Exercise your privacy rights
Access your data, withdraw consent, or have it erased when applicable.
Inadequate security levels
Ask for audit results and ISO 27001 / 27701 certifications, not claims.
Whistleblower actions
Report wrongdoing in good faith and share evidence on an anonymous basis.
Facial recognition
Identification and user profiling without the clear consent of the individual.
Deepfakes
Your face and voice cannot be used without your consent.
Class action
Defend your rights together with others facing the same problem.
Submit a topic
Report another violation. DataLimits may file it with Data Protection Authorities.
Making a complaint, submitting a topic and joining a class action are reserved for members. How to join
How DataLimits acts on a report
Report
Members share a violation and the supporting information with DataLimits.
Investigate
Inconsistencies, for example in an access request response, can be further investigated.
Notify authorities
DataLimits can file notification reports or claims with national Data Protection Authorities.
Seek enforcement
Through its global network of legal counsel and experts, proceedings or class actions can follow.
Join a global association for privacy
Members can file complaints, submit new topics and join class actions. Anyone from age 16 can apply.
- Annual membership fee for 2025
- Reduced fee for students
- Institutional membership for organizations
Support the mission
DataLimits aims to be self-funding, through membership fees, training services, crowd-funding and sponsorship. Talent and donations both help.