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ATL
DataLab

Helping Communities Navigate Technology Safely, Ethically, and With Collective Power.

Our Purpose

Guiding communities through the complexities of AI, data privacy, and digital tools.

​From AI adoption to digital safety and data governance, technology decisions today shape access, equity, and opportunity for generations. We translate complex systems into practical guidance so communities can protect themselves, strengthen digital resilience, and build collective power without sacrificing their values.

Our Purpose

The Challenge

Technology is reshaping lives...often without community consent

Local governments, nonprofits, and businesses are pressured to adopt new technologies rapidly, but families and communities face growing risks from privacy loss, scams, surveillance, and biased AI decision-making impacting housing, employment, and healthcare. The benefits of innovation are unevenly distributed, often deepening inequities.

The Challenge

Who We Serve

Tailored support for communities, families, nonprofits, and small businesses

For Communities, Families & Individuals

Digital safety, education, and collective power building

We help parents, caregivers, elders, and individuals protect their digital wellbeing, privacy, and safety. Through one-on-one assessments, community workshops, and shared resources, families gain practical tools to reduce risk, strengthen boundaries, and make technology choices aligned with their values.

For Nonprofits & Small Businesses

Responsible AI strategy and governance

We support mission-driven organizations in evaluating AI adoption, managing data risks, forecasting long-term costs, and protecting trust with staff and constituents — ensuring technology strengthens your mission rather than undermines it.

​What Makes Us Unique

Community-Centered Approach

We prioritize cultural context, lived experience, and real-world impact to ensure technology decisions honor the values and needs of the people most affected.

Deep Technical Expertise

Our consortium combines years of experience in AI ethics, data governance, and digital safety to translate complex systems into practical, accessible guidance.

 

What Makes Us Unique

Mission-Driven, Not Vendor-Driven

We don’t push third-party software or products. When we develop tools or solutions, they’re designed with your community’s best interests in mind—always grounded in transparency, trust, and your values.

Focus on Long-Term Sustainability

We help you understand not just immediate benefits, but also future risks like vendor lock-in, data sovereignty, and evolving privacy concerns.

 

Empowering Collective Power

Beyond individual advice, we support building shared knowledge and community capacity to challenge and shape the technology that impacts your lives.

What We Offer

For Individuals & Communities

  • Personal Digital Safety Assessments

  • Community Workshops on AI literacy and digital boundaries

  • Behavioral Risk Reviews to build healthier technology habits

For Businesses

  • AI Readiness & Risk Assessments

  • Data Governance & Sovereignty Strategy

  • Vendor, Funder & Program Evaluations

  • Tradeoff & Impact Analyses

Core services

Simple, supportive engagements tailored to your needs.

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Start a Conversation

Book a free consultation, or join a community workshop to explore your needs.

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Assessment & Planning

Together, we evaluate your risks, goals, and values, crafting a tailored roadmap.

03

Action & Support

Receive tools, policy or strategy development support, training, and ongoing guidance to implement effective changes.

“When I started my job managing client services I thought I'd be trained on all of the rules about how the company deals with client data. Instead, I was given unrestricted access to sensitive client records and employee financial documents.
 
I reached out to ATL DataLab for some help with bringing up the issues I saw with the ED. I was able to encourage the organization’s leadership to reach out to Margie. We did 30-minute training sessions during our weekly all-hands for about 6 weeks and  were able to create a shared decision-making framework that we use when onboarding new staff, deciding how to use different digital services, and when just making sure everyone knows what expectations are when it comes to our data."
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- Director of Client Services, ATL

About
ATL DataLab

Our Journey
ATL DataLab is dedicated to helping nonprofits, small businesses and community-based organizations navigate the adoption of artificial intelligence without compromising trust, autonomy, or long-term sustainability. We believe in empowering organizations to harness the potential of AI while maintaining control over their operations and preserving the values they stand for.
Our Beliefs
Technology is never neutral—it carries the values and incentives of those who build it. Trust is an organizational asset that can be lost faster than it's built. Communities deserve agency over their data, not just notice about how it's used. Speed should not outrun governance, and sustainability matters more than pilots. We believe organizations should adopt technology on their own terms, protecting what matters most: their mission, their people, and the communities they serve.
Our Team
Our work is powered by a small team of researchers, technologists, and community partners committed to responsible technology and stronger communities. Together, we bring expertise in data, education, and civic innovation to every project we take on.

Meet the Team
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Let’s Build Safer,More Accountable Digital Futures Together.

Whether you’re protecting your family or guiding an organization, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Join our community and start a conversation about your technology goals and concerns today.

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