The ICO has shied away from enforcing data laws one too many times.
Yesterday over 70 groups and experts joined ORG's demand for an inquiry into the regulator.
Evidence shows that enforcement goes down, breaches go up. We say enough.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
The ICO has shied away from enforcing data laws one too many times.
Yesterday over 70 groups and experts joined ORG's demand for an inquiry into the regulator.
Evidence shows that enforcement goes down, breaches go up. We say enough.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
We’ve signed @openrightsgroup.org’s letter calling for an inquiry after the data regulator declined to formally investigate the MoD over the Afghan data breach.
https://bit.ly/48gc9ZZ
We’ve signed @openrightsgroup.org’s letter calling for an inquiry after the data regulator declined to formally investigate the MoD over the Afghan data breach.
https://bit.ly/48gc9ZZ
The Palestine Action ban and a vague interpretation of 'extremism' has meant that people engaging in the Palestinian solidarity movement have been swept up into the Prevent Duty.
We must not criminalise dissent!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The Palestine Action ban and a vague interpretation of 'extremism' has meant that people engaging in the Palestinian solidarity movement have been swept up into the Prevent Duty.
We must not criminalise dissent!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Over 70 organisations and experts back ORG's call for an inquiry into the regulator's chronic failure to enforce data law.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Over 70 organisations and experts back ORG's call for an inquiry into the regulator's chronic failure to enforce data law.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Hear from ORG’s James Baker on the intersection of the Database State and AI in Digital ID, how the Online Safety Act abdicates responsibility for social problems to Big Tech, and the self sabotage of breaking encryption.
Listen now ⬇️
vpetersson.com/podcast/S02E...
Hear from ORG’s James Baker on the intersection of the Database State and AI in Digital ID, how the Online Safety Act abdicates responsibility for social problems to Big Tech, and the self sabotage of breaking encryption.
Listen now ⬇️
vpetersson.com/podcast/S02E...
When we tried to ask delegates to talk on camera, no one wanted to.
Why? Because constant monitoring doesn’t feel safe. It feels intrusive 🤷♂️
#SafetyNotSurveillance
#BanCrimePredictingTech
When we tried to ask delegates to talk on camera, no one wanted to.
Why? Because constant monitoring doesn’t feel safe. It feels intrusive 🤷♂️
#SafetyNotSurveillance
#BanCrimePredictingTech
"Imagine what they could do with this type of [Digital ID] system if you didn't have the right safeguards in place."
"We don't have a written constitution that has privacy protections."
🗣️ ORG's James Baker
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
"Imagine what they could do with this type of [Digital ID] system if you didn't have the right safeguards in place."
"We don't have a written constitution that has privacy protections."
🗣️ ORG's James Baker
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Communities don't want more surveillance. They want real safety.
@amnestyuk.bsky.social
#SafetyNotSurveillance #BanCrimePredictingTech
Communities don't want more surveillance. They want real safety.
@amnestyuk.bsky.social
#SafetyNotSurveillance #BanCrimePredictingTech
We’ll argue against the introduction of this digital surveillance infrastructure, where we’ll have to constantly prove who we are as we go about our daily lives.
Watch from 2.30pm.
www.youtube.com/live/BF1Ucg9...
We’ll argue against the introduction of this digital surveillance infrastructure, where we’ll have to constantly prove who we are as we go about our daily lives.
Watch from 2.30pm.
www.youtube.com/live/BF1Ucg9...
We’ll argue against the introduction of this digital surveillance infrastructure, where we’ll have to constantly prove who we are as we go about our daily lives.
Watch from 2.30pm.
www.youtube.com/live/BF1Ucg9...
We’ll argue against the introduction of this digital surveillance infrastructure, where we’ll have to constantly prove who we are as we go about our daily lives.
Watch from 2.30pm.
www.youtube.com/live/BF1Ucg9...
“We urgently need Parliament to legislate for the use of this intrusive technology to ensure that there is proper transparency and oversight.”
🗣️ @sarachitseko.bsky.social for ORG.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/faci...
“We urgently need Parliament to legislate for the use of this intrusive technology to ensure that there is proper transparency and oversight.”
🗣️ @sarachitseko.bsky.social for ORG.
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/faci...
We had a great time getting to know everyone and hearing from you.
So let's stay in touch!
Sign up to our newsletter for updates on future events and campaigns ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/sign-up-for-...
We had a great time getting to know everyone and hearing from you.
So let's stay in touch!
Sign up to our newsletter for updates on future events and campaigns ➡️ action.openrightsgroup.org/sign-up-for-...
Read the report from @hyphenonline.com here:
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/12/b...
Read the report from @hyphenonline.com here:
hyphenonline.com/2025/11/12/b...
Monitoring their use through the narrow lens of whether the Online Safety Act is working is shortsighted.
"VPNs can help protect children's security online too, they aren’t just used to avoid content blocks."
🗣️ ORG's James Baker.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
Monitoring their use through the narrow lens of whether the Online Safety Act is working is shortsighted.
"VPNs can help protect children's security online too, they aren’t just used to avoid content blocks."
🗣️ ORG's James Baker.
www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-priv...
Come on down to our social to catch up with the latest in digital rights and meet new people.
Sign up now ⬇️
We're going beyond the screen and hosting a meet up IRL. Whether you're a supporter or just curious, everyone is welcome to pop down.
Hear from our team, mingle and join the movement!
🗓️ 10 Nov, 6:30-9pm
📍 Newspeak House, LDN
Sign up now ⬇️
Come on down to our social to catch up with the latest in digital rights and meet new people.
Sign up now ⬇️
We're going beyond the screen and hosting a meet up IRL. Whether you're a supporter or just curious, everyone is welcome to pop down.
Hear from our team, mingle and join the movement!
🗓️ 10 Nov, 6:30-9pm
📍 Newspeak House, LDN
Sign up now ⬇️
We're going beyond the screen and hosting a meet up IRL. Whether you're a supporter or just curious, everyone is welcome to pop down.
Hear from our team, mingle and join the movement!
🗓️ 10 Nov, 6:30-9pm
📍 Newspeak House, LDN
Sign up now ⬇️
Easily sacrificed for political expediency. Hard felt by all of us when gone.
ORG joined @libertyhq.bsky.social and hundreds of groups to defend the ECHR ✊
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Easily sacrificed for political expediency. Hard felt by all of us when gone.
ORG joined @libertyhq.bsky.social and hundreds of groups to defend the ECHR ✊
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The ICO wants the industry to use less less-invasive forms of tracking by exempting them from cookie consent rules. But will this stop the privacy-be-damned trade in our data?
Our roundtable had its say ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-fut...
The ICO wants the industry to use less less-invasive forms of tracking by exempting them from cookie consent rules. But will this stop the privacy-be-damned trade in our data?
Our roundtable had its say ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/blog/the-fut...
ORG's @sarahalsherif.bsky.social is on the panel to discuss how the introduction of Digital ID must learn from research in Global Majority contexts and consider the implications for migrants and refugees.
🗓️ Sat 8 November
Register now ⬇️
www.redid.net/events-1/lon...
ORG's @sarahalsherif.bsky.social is on the panel to discuss how the introduction of Digital ID must learn from research in Global Majority contexts and consider the implications for migrants and refugees.
🗓️ Sat 8 November
Register now ⬇️
www.redid.net/events-1/lon...
Users must consent to the use of their personal data for targeted advertising, or cough up the dosh to opt out.
Meta must offer a tracking free version to implement this in a lawful way.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Users must consent to the use of their personal data for targeted advertising, or cough up the dosh to opt out.
Meta must offer a tracking free version to implement this in a lawful way.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
We're looking for an expert Consultant to develop a policy on the use of AI in the immigration/asylum system in the UK and set out the protections needed to respect migrants’ rights.
Get in touch by Sunday 9 November.
Find out more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/consultancy-...
We're looking for an expert Consultant to develop a policy on the use of AI in the immigration/asylum system in the UK and set out the protections needed to respect migrants’ rights.
Get in touch by Sunday 9 November.
Find out more ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/consultancy-...
Come on down to get the latest on our campaigns from the Online Safety Act to Digital IDs and more. Everyone is welcome!
🗓️ Monday 10 November
🕡 6.30–9pm
📍 Newspeak House, E2 7DG
Sign up now ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-l...
Come on down to get the latest on our campaigns from the Online Safety Act to Digital IDs and more. Everyone is welcome!
🗓️ Monday 10 November
🕡 6.30–9pm
📍 Newspeak House, E2 7DG
Sign up now ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/events/org-l...
The airline made them buy an ETA for visitors to the UK, even though they have the right to live here.
If this has happened to you, we'd love to hear from you
Get in touch: [email protected]
The airline made them buy an ETA for visitors to the UK, even though they have the right to live here.
If this has happened to you, we'd love to hear from you
Get in touch: [email protected]