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.