Powering Modern Legislatures Through Open Standards
ParlLink is a comprehensive AI-powered platform empowering democratic institutions with the ability to access, manage, and preserve legislative documents in an intuitive, standardized, and secure way.
Moving Beyond Data Silos
Legislative data is the bedrock of democracy, but it is often locked in outdated, incompatible formats. ParlLink bridges the gap between tradition and technology, enabling institutions to share secure, structured data and leverage global best practices.
Built for Parliaments, By Parliament Experts
A suite of tools designed to meet the unique needs of legislative institutions around the world.
Document Digitization
Upload and process Hansards, bills, acts, motions, and other legislative documents. Our AI-powered system creates standardized metadata across all document types automatically.
Intelligent Search
Powerful search and filtering capabilities let staff quickly find exactly what they need across years of legislative records, with natural language processing support.
Member Management
Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date Member rosters across parliamentary sessions with historical tracking and role management.
Harmonized Data Standards
Adopt internationally recognized schemas ensuring your legislative data is interoperable, searchable, and ready for modern applications and AI tools.
API Access
Modern RESTful APIs support parliamentary websites, mobile applications, and integration with a larger ecosystem of eParliament tools and civic tech solutions.
Global Peer Network
Connect with legislative IT directors, clerks, and civic technologists worldwide to share challenges, solutions, and code securely through our collaborative platform.
Your Path to Digital Transformation
A collaborative partnership approach that meets each parliament where they are.
Request Access
Submit your request and tell us about your parliament's needs and current systems.
Assessment
We work with you to map workflows and develop a customized implementation roadmap.
Implementation
Deploy ParlLink with comprehensive training and change management support for your staff.
Ongoing Support
Continuous capacity building, updates, and connection to our global parliamentary network.
Our Partners & Advisors
ParlLink is supported by a global network of parliamentary organizations, foundations, and technology leaders committed to democratic strengthening.
Founding Partners
POPVOX Foundation
Project Lead & Technical Development
POPVOX, Inc.
Technical Implementation Partner
ParlAmericas
Parliamentary Diplomacy in the Americas
In Collaboration with
House Democracy Partnership
U.S. Congressional Expertise
In Consultation with
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Commonwealth Parliamentary Network
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Global Parliamentary Coordination
Internet Archive / Democracy's Library
Digital Preservation & Access
Mozilla Foundation
Open Technology & AI
Westminster Foundation for Democracy
Democratic Governance Expertise
Funders
Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW)
Decentralized Storage Solutions
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Primary Funding Partner
Part of the Digital Parliaments Project
ParlLink is a product of POPVOX Foundation's Digital Parliaments Project (DPP), an initiative that aims to support legislatures around the world as they modernize to remain strong and resilient into and beyond the 21st century.
We work with parliaments, civil society, and technologists to build open, secure, and interoperable systems that enhance transparency, legislative efficiency, continuity, and public trust.
ParlLink's underlying infrastructure is open source, and participating institutions retain full ownership of their data.
Visit Digital Parliaments ProjectOur Philosophy
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Democratic Resilience
Modern legislatures are adaptable ones—able to respond to crises and evolving expectations.
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Data First Approach
Structured, accessible data bolsters legitimacy and builds public trust.
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Collaborative Partnership
Solutions built with parliaments, not just for them.
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International Collaboration
Shared standards enable peer-to-peer learning across borders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ParlLink?
ParlLink is an online dashboard and legislative data management system built to support parliaments in digitalizing their workflows, improving information management and access, increasing continuity, and boosting capacity through adoption of modern technology, including artificial intelligence.
Who owns the data on ParlLink?
Individual countries registered to use ParlLink are responsible for maintaining their dashboard and remain full owners of their parliamentary data. POPVOX Foundation maintains the technology and operational health of the platform.
Which parliaments can use ParlLink?
ParlLink is designed to be an incredibly scalable technology platform, able to be customized to meet the specific needs and workflows of any parliament. All parliaments are invited to join ParlLink.
How do I get access?
ParlLink is designed for internal use by parliamentary staff. If you work for a parliament or an approved civil society organization and want to learn more, please fill out the access request form above or contact us directly.