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NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights

Strategic privacy litigation enforcing data protection across Europe

NOYB - Europäisches Zentrum für digitale Rechte, NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights

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57
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights

noyb is a European data protection NGO that uses strategic and targeted litigation to enforce people's right to privacy across Europe. Based in Vienna, it brings complaints and court cases against companies that breach the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, tackling violations that individuals would find too costly or complex to challenge alone. The organization is funded by donations and supported by several thousand members, employing a team of legal and IT experts.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To enforce the right to privacy of people across Europe through strategic litigation and media work.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 61

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • GiveRadar's profile for NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is ZVR-1354838270. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights's official registration number is ZVR-1354838270, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria is 61/100.

NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

noyb is a European data protection NGO that uses strategic and targeted litigation to enforce people's right to privacy across Europe. Based in Vienna, it brings complaints and court cases against companies that breach the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, tackling violations that individuals would find too costly or complex to challenge alone. The organization is funded by donations and supported by several thousand members, employing a team of legal and IT experts. NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2017.

NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Leadership

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Board Chair

Officers & trustees (4)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights

What is NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights?
NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights is a advocacy & civil rights association based in Wien, Austria. noyb is a European data protection NGO that uses strategic and targeted litigation to enforce people's right to privacy across Europe. Based in Vienna, it brings complaints and court cases against companies that breach the GDPR and ePrivacy rules, tackling violations that individuals would find too costly or complex to challenge alone. The organization is funded by donations and supported by several thousand members, employing a team of legal and IT experts.
When was NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights founded?
NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights was founded in 2017.
Who leads NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights?
Mag. Maximilian Schrems serves as Board Chair.
Where is NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights trustworthy?
NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-1354838270 (Austria).
What is NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights's website?
https://noyb.eu
Are donations to NOYB - European Center for Digital Rights tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.