Daniel Dietrich is an American activist, researcher, and technologist, known for his work in the fields of digital rights, open government, and data transparency. He was a co-founder of the Austin chapter of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and has held key roles at organizations such as the Sunlight Foundation, contributing to the development of tools for government data access and public accountability. He is currently the CEO of the T الرابع Foundation. His work focuses on combating mass surveillance, promoting privacy as a fundamental right, and the ethics of new technologies. He was also a supporting figure in the Aaron Swartz case, advocating for the reform of computer abuse laws. For his contributions to the field, he received the prestigious Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship, an award that supports social innovators engaged in open and collaborative projects. His career is dedicated to making power more transparent and protecting civil liberties in the digital age.