The Four Fundamental Human Data Rights
These essential rights ensure individuals maintain control and receive fair treatment in the AI-driven economy.
AI systems are built on humanity's collective data — the words, images, code, and interactions people create every day. Yet the value that data generates flows almost entirely to the companies training the models. The Human Data Rights Coalition organizes around four fundamental rights that, together, rebalance that relationship: they give people control over their data, a share of the value it creates, visibility into how it is used, and a way to say no. Each right below links to a full explainer, and the practical guides show how to exercise them today.
Right to Data Ownership
Your data is your intellectual property. You deserve complete control over how it is collected, stored, and used.
Learn moreRight to Fair Compensation
When AI systems profit from your data, you deserve direct payments or a share through universal basic income mechanisms.
Learn moreRight to Transparency
You have the right to know exactly how your data is being used and which AI models are being trained on your contributions.
Learn moreRight to Opt Out
You have the power to withdraw your data from AI training sets at any time, with clear mechanisms to exercise this right.
Learn morePut the rights into practice
Read the step-by-step guides, browse the FAQ and glossary, or join the coalition.