CDPR: Advancing Rights in the Digital Age
The Centre for Digital Policy and Rights (CDPR) serves as the specialized arm of SPHERE, dedicated to ensuring that Sri Lanka’s technological evolution strengthens democratic values rather than undermining them. We bridge the gap between complex digital shifts and fundamental human rights through rigorous legal analysis, evidence-based research, and proactive policy advocacy.
Beyond our research, CDPR conducts grassroots advocacy programs and provides essential legal assistance to those whose rights have been infringed upon in the digital sphere, fostering a resilient and informed digital citizenry.
Why CDPR?
Our work is built upon three strategic pillars
Digital Rights
Defending freedom of expression, information access, and democratic participation in online spaces through legal support and policy reform ensuring that the human rights are being protected in digital evolution.
Digital Security and Privacy
Promoting robust data protection frameworks and equipping citizens with the tools to secure their personal information against surveillance and breaches.
Digital Wellbeing
Addressing the social impact of technology by advocating for healthy digital ecosystems that prioritize mental health, safety, and inclusive connectivity.
Our Work in Action
Subtopic - Know your rights in the digital age - Advocacy program on Digital rights, Privacy,Security and Digital wellbeing
Focus Areas
Core domains of research and advocacy
Freedom of Expression
Protecting the right to share ideas and opinions without censorship.
Legal Framework
Advocate on the legal framework which governs digital interactions, ensuring freedom , security and safety of everyone.
Digital Privacy and Security
Safeguarding personal data and defending systems against unauthorized digital threats.
Digital Wellbeing
Promoting a healthy balance between technology use and mental health.
Digital Democracy
Using technology to enhance civic participation and transparent government processes and ensure free and fair elections in the digital age .
Digital Citizenship and Ethics
Encouraging responsible, respectful behavior and integrity within the online community.
Latest CDPR Posts
Research, policy briefs, and analysis
Finding Balance: Living with Your Phone Without Losing Your Mind
Let’s be honest: most of us start our days the exact same way. The alarm goes off, and before we’ve even rubbed the sleep out of our eyes, we’re reaching for our screens. We live in a world where our pockets are constantly buzzing with everyone else's news, stress, and updates.
How Social Media Rewrote Sri Lanka’s Election Playbook
Sri Lanka’s democratic landscape has undergone a profound transformation, moving away from traditional, top-down political rallies and into the decentralized terrain of digital spaces.
Navigating the Promise and Peril of Digital Democracy
The traditional image of democracy where citizens gathered in a town square to debate the future has been fundamentally rewritten. In the 21st century, the square is digital.