February 11, 2020
Location Privacy: How Protected Are We?
Public Lab is developing a set of tools based on “location blurring,” a new system that would mitigate the abuse of big tech surveillance.
Chris Delatorre
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Chris Delatorre is a communications consultant working in science, tech, and philanthropy to advance digital rights and social equity through the use of ethical tech. Chris is Editor at Digital Impact, and the writer and host of Digital Impact 4Q4, a podcast that covers emerging trends in social sector data. He is currently leading the relaunch of the Digital Impact community.
At George Mason University, Chris managed editorial for a multimedia resource that earned a model program award from the US Department of Education. At WINGS, a global information broker, he launched a communications program for a network of 20K organizations in 40 countries. Later, at TechSoup, he led a team of experts to position the forum as a global resource for the sector and a content partner for brands like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Box. Chris has contributed to a range of publications, including Singularity Hub and Vogue, and worked with the United Nations to advance ethical tech worldwide.
Posts by Chris Delatorre
February 1, 2020
Upholding Transparency in the Age of Misinformation
Chris Delatorre, Rachel Smith, Heather Noelle Robinson
Rachel Smith of GlobalGiving is calling on the social sector to help with a new set of standards that will address today’s ethical challenges.
January 21, 2020
Can Data Make Bad Housing Practice a Thing of the Past?
JustFix.nyc, Chris Delatorre, Dan Kass, Heather Noelle Robinson
4Q4 Podcast, Grants, Interviews
Digital Impact grantee JustFix.nyc is leading a data coalition whose aim is to further housing justice in New York City and beyond.
December 20, 2019
Crowdfunding a Space for Civic Engagement
Chris Delatorre, Asha Curran, Heather Noelle Robinson
GivingTuesday’s Asha Curran explains how the movement has inspired a new generation of donors.
December 6, 2019
What Does It Take to Be a Data Champion?
Chris Delatorre, Rachel Rank, Heather Noelle Robinson
Rachel Rank of UK-based 360Giving introduces a new kind of “data expedition” for professionals looking to connect with their work and each other.
November 22, 2019
Save, a New Open-Source App, Empowers Citizen Reporters
Chris Delatorre, Natalie Cadranel, Heather Noelle Robinson
A new open-source app from OpenArchive is designed to give citizen reports more agency over their mobile media.
November 12, 2019
Lowering the Barrier of Entry to Civil Society Organizations
Esra'a Al Shafei, Chris Delatorre
To be more effective, foundations should challenge the norms of philanthropy that have disenfranchised organizations based on size and age.
November 8, 2019
Data Is Going Local, Thanks to Human-Centered Design
Heather Noelle Robinson, Heather Leson, Chris Delatorre
Data advocate Heather Leson explains how local communities will help bring IFRC’s Data Playbook to life.
October 4, 2019
Breaking With Funding Tradition Can Offer Benefits Beyond the Obvious
Chris Delatorre, Helen Turvey, Heather Noelle Robinson
Helen Turvey of Shuttleworth Foundation sheds light on the disconnect between funders and the communities they serve.
September 6, 2019
Data Incidents: Design With Responsibility in Mind
Chris Delatorre, Stuart Campo, Jos Berens, Heather Noelle Robinson
Stuart Campo and Jos Berens of UNOCHA explain how organizations can manage effectively when data goes wrong.
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