Alternative Informatics Association

The Alternative Informatics Association () is an Istanbul-based civil society organization focusing on the issues of media literacy, Internet censorship, and mass surveillance.
The association organizes conferences, workshops, publishes e-books, as well as contributes to the organization of online and offline campaigns against internet censorship, mass surveillance. Members have also contributed to publications and activities concerning digital literacy and online games.
Activities.
Members of the association were part of the organization committee of Turkey's largest street protests against Internet censorship which took place on July 2010 in Istanbul and May 2011 with demonstrations in 30 cities.
In recent years the association has expanded its role in reporting breaches of digital rights in Turkey and demanding the protection of associated freedoms.
The Alternative Informatics Association organizes the annual New Media conference in Turkey which has brought together academics, activists and journalists to discuss threats against digital freedom.
History.
Alternative Informatics Association gained its official status on December 31, 2010. However, the activities started online and offline before its inauguration.