Get Involved with Customer Commons
At Customer Commons, we believe in empowering users to actively shape the digital landscape. Participation from community members like you is essential to our mission of enhancing transparency, control, and privacy in digital interactions. Whether you’re a developer, a privacy advocate, or simply someone who cares about digital rights, there are numerous ways for you to get involved.
Ways to Participate
Vote on Standards
Participate in Ballots
As a part of the development of standards like IEEE P7012 , your vote can help shape the future of personal privacy terms. If you’re an IEEE SA member or are willing to pay a one-time ballot fee, you can participate in important votes that determine the direction of new standards.
How to Vote
Register your intent to vote via the IEEE MyProject platform. Ensure you meet the membership requirements or have paid the necessary fees to be eligible.
Join the Developer Community
Contribute to Development
Help translate standards into practical tools and applications by joining our developer community. Whether you’re a coder, a UI/UX designer, or a data privacy expert, your skills can contribute significantly to our projects.
Engagement Opportunities
Participate in hackathons, contribute to code repositories, or join regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects.
Provide Feedback and Insights
Public Reviews
Engage with draft standards by providing your feedback. Your insights are invaluable in refining and improving our initiatives.
Feedback Channels
Use the designated feedback forms linked to our draft documents or participate in survey polls to share your opinions.
Educational Workshops and Webinars
Attend Events
Join workshops and webinars hosted by Customer Commons to learn more about digital privacy, standards development, and your rights as a user.
Event Calendar
Check our online calendar for upcoming events and register to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Stay Updated
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from Customer Commons by subscribing to our newsletter. You’ll receive information on new drafts, finalized standards, and upcoming events directly in your inbox.
Get Started
Getting involved with Customer Commons is easy:
Visit Our Website
Go to the participation section to find more detailed information about each opportunity.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need guidance on how to begin, please contact our team.
Developer Community
Some participation forms may require you to register for an account to manage your involvement effectively.
Commitment to Privacy
Thank You!
Thank you for your interest in Customer Commons. Click here to join our extended community of individuals who are creating a world of liberated, powerful and respected customers.
Who should join Customer Commons?
Individual
Individual customers who want to participate in the global conversation that’s redefining our marketplace and society are encouraged to join Customer Commons
Developers
Developers and entrepreneurs who are building new ways for customers to participate in this emerging marketplace are encouraged to join Customer Commons
Advocates
Customer advocates, including lawyers, writers and activists, who are taking an active role in creating the tools, perspectives, and capability for customers to engage in the marketplace on our own terms are encouraged to join Customer Commons
Want to learn more about Customer Commons? Contact Doc Searls, co-founder and board member, via doc at searls dot com.
