Digital Citizens Alliance

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About
Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) is an organization whose goal appears to be tighter regulation of internet content. Their output includes pro-copyright propaganda in the guise of "consumer safety" information. They are strongly pro-copyright, anti-torrent and anti-media piracy. TechDirt has described them as "an astroturfing group out of Washington, DC", which seems consistent with other indicators.

Their domain name registration is private; it was created on 2012-09-20, indicating that the organization itself was probably formed at around that time.

DCA's about page describes them thusly: Digital Citizens is a consumer-oriented coalition focused on educating the public and policy makers on the threats that consumers face on the Internet and the importance for Internet stakeholders – individuals, government and industry - to make the Web a safer place. Based in Washington, DC, the Digital Citizens Alliance counts among its supporters: private citizens, the health, pharmaceutical and creative industries as well as online safety experts and other communities focused on Internet safety.

The Digital Citizens Alliance is made up of people, just like you, concerned about making the Internet a better and safer place for everyone. Our goal is simple: make the Internet


 * Free of dangerous drugs sold online to unsuspecting individuals.
 * Free of illegal movies, videos, and music that steal from our citizens.
 * Free of scams, including identity theft and misleading advertising.

The Digital Citizens Alliance will be an active voice in promoting a better and safer Internet, working with governments, policy makers, security experts, and the businesses that operate the Internet. We will carry your voice – that of the consumer – to ensure that the Internet is a place we can trust.

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 * CEO: Tom Galvin

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