The rights of people around the world are being eroded, and certain governments and Big Tech organizations are convinced that the public's data is their data.
However gloomy things might look right now, there's always a ray of hope. Two community-driven organizations have come together to stand up against such injustices by coming up with a new celebration.
DI.DAY: What's It All About?
Digital Independence Day, or DI.DAY (in Deutsche) for short, is a monthly movement that encourages people to ditch Big Tech services and switch to privacy-respecting alternatives.
The initiative was launched at the 39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3) by Save Social and the Chaos Computer Club late last year. German author and satirist Mark-Uwe Kling delivered the launch speech, calling on people to reclaim social media and personal communication from corporate monopolies.
What makes DI.DAY different from other digital rights campaigns is its recurring nature. Instead of being a one-off event, it happens every first Sunday of the month. This gives people breathing space to make gradual changes to their digital lives without feeling overwhelmed.
The next Digital Independence Day is happening on February 8, 2026. Communities across Europe are organizing meetups, workshops, and switch parties to help people make the transition.
You can find any events happening at termine.di.day. 🗓️
Some groups are hosting "de-Google your phone" sessions, while others are running workshops on setting up Nextcloud and Linux install parties.
The DI.DAY organizers are also providing recipes to make the process of moving away from Big Tech easier for people who are on the fence about switching.
We got to know about this thanks to Tuta, who have partnered with the Digital Independence Day initiative to encourage Europeans to be more proactive in their digital lives.
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