sobre nós

Know more about our institution

[who we are]

The Laboratory of Public Policy and Internet – LAPIN is an independent center of research and action dedicated to challenges related to social, ethical, and judicial areas that digital technologies bring to a connected global society. Since 2016, we have developed scientific research, technical notes, courses, campaigns, and actions regarding privacy, data protection, freedom of speech, and innovation.

Founded in Brasília, the institution has a multidisciplinary team focused on four categories:

(i) digital surveillance;

(ii) artificial intelligence and new technologies;

(iii) disinformation;

(iv) data governance and digital economy.

We are a nonprofit institution, non-partisan, and based in the federal capital. Our work, however, reaches beyond regional and national borders. LAPIN has collaborators in all regions of Brazil and several countries around the world.

[what we do]

Our work consists of (i) investigating, analyzing, and understanding the social, economic, ethical and judicial impacts caused by the internet and other digital technologies; (ii) informing, including, and teaching the public; and (iii) proposing innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities brought by the digital age to Brazil and other Latin American countries.

We do this through interdisciplinary research, project development, teaching, communication, and independent articulation focused on regulation, governance, and public policies on the internet, innovation, and technology.

LAPIN seeks to serve as a bridge of dialog between decision-makers and civil society. We are a node in the network protecting fundamental rights and civil liberties in the digital world.

[research]

Building impactful knowledge centered on proposals and capable of responding to the challenges of the digital age.

[education and awareness]

Bringing valuable and accessible information to the population through courses, campaigns, and innovative content.

[public policy]

Articulate the construction of laws, public policies, and judicial decisions favorable to a free digital environment, together, pro-innovation and beneficial to society.

[our mission]
[our vision]
[our values]

[our mission]

Ensuring that digital technologies serve the good of society as a whole.

[our vision]

Being an organization of national and Latin American relevance focused on protecting rights and freedoms through excellent research, awareness-raising, and independent coordination on internet and digital technologies issues.

[our values]

Respect for the plurality of opinions of its members
Transparency, independence, and ethics
Respect for privacy and personal data
Protection of freedom of expression
Defense of human dignity and fraternity
Primacy of human autonomy over technology
Defense of human rights and democracy
Multisectoralism
Respect for diversity and combating discrimination
Equality and fairness
Free education and culture, guaranteeing universal access to information
Sustainable use of digital technologies

[partnerships]

We have a vast network of national and international partners and collaborators. This support ranges from joint projects and research to partnership actions and financial support. The basis of our collaboration is constant interaction, with a great deal of exchange of information and ideas. See our main partners below:

Would you like to contribute to our work? Do you have a great idea or want to propose a partnership? Contact us!