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Foreign States have used their control over digital infrastructure to wield power.

Even historic allies aren’t reliable.

The future doesn’t need to be orange. We need #DigitalSovereignty in the UK to keep our systems running.

Read more about our campaign ⬇️

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Campaigners urge UK to develop digital sovereignty strategy | Computer Weekly
UK digital rights campaigners have urged UK parliamentarians to implement a digital sovereignty strategy as part of the forthcoming Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill to reduce reliance on technology s...
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January 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Hidden within the Online Safety Act is the spy clause that threatens encryption on messaging apps.

As ORG's James Baker says, Ofcom "may be waiting to see what happens in Europe with the Chat Control proposal, because it’s quite hard for the UK to go alone.”

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Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026 | Computer Weekly
The UK and Europe are ramping up opposition to encryption and stepping up surveillance of private communications. Here is what to expect this year.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Our systems aren't secure if foreign powers can pull the plug.

The UK is dangerously reliant on a few foreign tech companies for critical digital infrastructure.

We need open-source systems that we can control.

Sign the petition for #DigitalSovereignty ⬇️

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Stop Trump’s Kill Switch: secure our Digital Sovereignty
Imagine waking up tomorrow and finding the UK government, your bank, or even our hospital systems suddenly offline. Not because of hackers, but because a foreign company, or a foreign leader decided…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM
We're hiring for Pre-Crime Programme Manager 🚀

ORG's looking for a passionate and effective advocate to lead our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and counter-terrorism.

🗓️ Closes 9am Mon 2 February.

Apply now ⬇️

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Pre-Crime Programme Manager
Open Rights Group (ORG) is recruiting for a Pre-Crime Programme Manager The Pre-Crime Programme Manager leads our work on predictive policing and surveillance within the criminal legal system and…
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“Just as relying on one country for the UK’s energy needs would be risky and irresponsible, so is overreliance on US companies to supply the bulk of our digital infrastructure."

We need Digital Sovereignty so the rug can't be pulled out from under us.

#cybersecurity

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Open Rights Group Urges UK to Ditch US Tech in Data Sovereignty Push
ORG is calling on the UK to use the cyber bill as an opportunity to further the UK's digital sovereignty and ditch US tech companies.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
"Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect sovereignty over its digital infrastructure, and not leave itself vulnerable to the policies and actions of foreign powers such as the US and China."

🗣️ James Baker on ORG's call for #DigitalSovereignty.

www.theregister.com/2026/01/06/u...
UK urged to cut out US Big Tech for sake of digi sovereignty
: Campaigners say Britain's dependence on Big Tech leaves critical systems exposed to political pressure
www.theregister.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
With friends like these...

Being overexposed to unpredictable foreign powers is hardly secure.

Relying on US tech companies for our digital infrastructure means essential services could be compromised.

We need #DigitalSovereignty in the Cybersecurity Bill.

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The US Could Shut Down the UK Overnight #britishpolitics #uk #usa #politics
Read more here: https://www.openrightsgroup.org/publications/digital-sovereignty-briefing-on-the-cybersecurity-bill/
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January 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy to reduce our reliance on US tech companies.

The Cybersecurity Bill is in Parliament TODAY.

MPs must ensure our digital infrastructure isn't vulnerable to policies and actions of foreign powers like the US and China.

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Cybersecurity Bill: ORG calls on MPs to reduce UK reliance on US tech companies
Open Rights Group has called on MPs to implement a digital sovereignty strategy to reduce the UK’s reliance on US tech companies, such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Palantir, for its digital…
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January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Today, the UK watches and remains as quiet as possible regarding #trump and his dismantling of the international rule of law. Tomorrow, Parliament will debate the #cybersecurity and Resilience Bill at second reading. https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/4035/stages
January 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
January blues? 😩

One way to get through it is with a good book. So ORG is giving away a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow for one lucky winner!

Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️

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January 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Happy New Year ✨

This year, why not join ORG in the fight to protect digital rights 🦾

Becoming a member helps us to campaign, lobby, go to court – whatever it takes to challenge restrictions to our human rights.

Join the movement today ⬇️

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Open Rights Group is the UK’s largest grassroots digital rights campaigning organisation, fighting to protect everyone’s rights to privacy and free speech online.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Digital ID will be one of the biggest stories of 2026. And ORG is ready to fight 🦾

This year, we gave written and oral evidence to the Select Committee. We highlighted the risks that these plans pose to privacy and civil liberties.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...

#ORG2025
December 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
ORG partnered with @positiveactionh.bsky.social to produce a toolkit for migrants to know their data rights ✊

We're empowering people to find out what organisations know about them, to correct errors and make a complaint.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...

#ORG2025
December 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
2025: The year of the UK's new Data Act 🫠

ORG battled to protect our right to human review over automated decisions, to block Big Tech influence, increase accountability of the data watchdog and strengthen electoral integrity.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...

#ORG2025
December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
2025 has seen sneaky attempts to break encryption. ORG was there to fight back 🔒

We resisted the attempt to force a backdoor into Apple encryption. We’ll keep fighting until the dangerous powers that remain on the books are gone.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/sav...

#ORG2025
December 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Political protest came under attack during 2025 🤐

ORG raised the alarm that platforms could suppress critical voices, journalism and social movements according to their duty to remove 'illegal' content under the Online Safety Act.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/banning...

#ORG2025
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It wouldn't have been 2025 without the Online Safety Act hitting the fan 🫥

Whether it's fighting for age verification providers to be regulated or for a rights-based approach to fix the Act, ORG has followed every twist and turn.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/sto...

#ORG2025
December 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
ORG called for unjust 'crime-predicting' tech to be banned from policing 🚨

Police tech doesn’t predict crime. It predicts policing. Based on biased data, it brings more of the same – racist policing and poverty punishment.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/res...

#ORG2025
December 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
ORG revealed that political parties' canvassing apps threaten voter privacy 🗳️

They use commercially owned infrastructure that are rife with security vulnerabilities.

We lose in a data arms race that's driving electioneering.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/dat...

#ORG2025
December 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In 2025, ORG stood up against invasive Stalker Ads 🚫

We investigated how Meta's targeted advertising model fuels discrimination and spreads misinformation. And we helped you to object to Meta using your data for ads.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/end...

#ORG2025 #StopStalkerAds
December 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This year, ORG exposed the harms of the eVisa scheme ⚠️

Errors and glitches in this system have left migrants unable to prove their immigration status.

ORG calls on the Home Office to provide physical proof to alleviate anxiety.

Find out more ➡️ www.openrightsgroup.org/campaign/sto...

#ORG2025
December 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Aaaand that's a wrap on 2025 🙃

From eVisas and crime-predicting tech to Stalker Ads and the Online Safety Act, ORG has fought for digital rights all the way.

With Digital ID, encryption battles and more ahead, it's time for a recap.

Check out #ORG2025 ⬇️

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ORG End of Year Review 2025
Digital rights in 2025 From age verification and digital ID to crime-predicting tech and attacks on migrants’ digital rights, this year we had to fight harder than ever against Big tech and…
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December 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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December 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Have a shit Christmas 💩

Or don't. Take a shot at winning a signed copy of Enshittification by Cory Doctorow instead 🎁

Enter the competition by 5 January ⬇️

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December 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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EXCLUSIVE

The Metropolitan police have been using powers they no longer have to crack down on pro-Palestine protests, according to legal experts.

Liberty Investigates‘ latest story with @theguardian.com

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Met using outdated powers to police pro-Palestine protests, say legal experts
Lawyers argue ‘cumulative disruption’ regulations were quashed in May and should therefore not be used
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December 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM