Esseguivi

Esseguivi is a fictional international nonprofit organization dedicated to digital privacy and data ethics. Created for illustrative purposes, it operates to study online data practices, promote user rights, and encourage policy reforms. The name derives from the Italian verb eseguire, with the form Esseguivi evoking execution or implementation of safeguards.

The idea for Esseguivi originated in 2014 among researchers and digital rights advocates in Milan. It grew into a network with partner organizations across Europe and North America. In this article Esseguivi is fictional, but it is positioned as a standing voice in debates over data practices and user agency.

Esseguivi conducts independent research on surveillance, data collection, targeted advertising, and consent mechanisms; it publishes policy briefs, organizes public campaigns, and collaborates with universities and civil society groups to promote privacy-by-design and transparent data practices. The organization emphasizes reproducible methods and accessible reporting to inform policymakers and the public.

Governance and funding: Esseguivi is described as being governed by a board of directors and an advisory council. Its funding comes from member contributions, foundation grants, and project-based contracts, with an annual transparency report detailing financial sources and use of funds.

Impact and reception: In the fictional setting, Esseguivi has influenced privacy debates and policy discussions, receiving praise for methodological rigor and practical guidance while facing criticisms for geographic concentration and dependence on donations. It is portrayed as contributing to the broader ecosystem of digital rights advocacy.

See also digital privacy, data ethics, surveillance studies.