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We need digital sovereignty to keep our communications, banking, energy, travel and healthcare systems secure.

If we stay dependent on foreign tech firms for our digital infrastructure, the UK risks its independence and resilience.

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Stop the "Kill Switch": Demand the UK takes back control of our technology.
From the NHS to our energy grid, we are too reliant on US tech. Help us demand digital independence.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect its digital infrastructure.

A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.

This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
"Just as relying on one country for the UK’s energy needs would be risky and irresponsible, so is over-reliance on US companies to supply the bulk of our digital infrastructure."

The Cybersecurity Bill is an opportunity to improve the UK's control over its infrastructure.

🗣️ James Baker for ORG.
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
The US' assertion that it'll use hard power to achieve its political, economic and military goals should alarm MPs.

From kill switches on vehicles and products to collusion between State and tech companies, the risks of foreign interference must not be underestimated.

#CybersecurityBill
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We know from the eVisa scheme how Digital ID could impact people's everyday lives.

We’ll be fighting the introduction of this already expanding scheme next year to stop a digital surveillance State.

Join our campaign today ⬇️

#NotoDigitalID

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Join the Campaign: Say No To Digital ID
What is happening? The Government is proposing that everyone in the UK should have mandatory Digital ID cards to prove their right to work. Here's why we need to push back hard on this idea: Today…
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December 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
ORG joined 12 other rights groups urging MPs to oppose mandatory Digital ID in the debate on the petition against it.

Digital ID will create a digital surveillance infrastructure that can continue to creep into every corner of our lives.

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Joint Briefing: ‘Do not introduce Digital ID cards’ Parliamentary Petition Debate
The 13 NGOs backing this briefing all oppose the Labour government’s plans for a mandatory digital ID, representing the vast numbers of people whose interests we represent.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Stay up to date with all the latest developments affecting the digital rights of migrants in 2026.

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December 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Data can be a weapon. It can be bought and sold. It fuels AI and is used to make decisions about our life.

Data is you.

That's why we fight for your digital rights in the face of threats from the State and Big Tech.

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December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Over 70 groups and experts backed ORG's call for an inquiry into the ICO for their chronic failure to enforce data law.

Rules only work if they're actually enforced and it's our privacy on the line when data breaches are shrugged off.

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70+ organisations and experts demand action over failing ICO
Over 70 civil society organisations, academics and data protection experts have urged the Chair of the Select Committee for Science Information and Technology to open an inquiry into the collapse in…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
ORG warned that Henry VIII powers in the Data Bill could threaten electoral integrity.

Civil society and experts joined us to call for changes so a government couldn't change how political parties use our data without passing a new law.

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Democracy groups warn of threat ‘Henry VIII’ powers pose to future election integrity
Democracy organisations, privacy groups and academics have written to government ministers to warn that powers in the Data Use and Access (DUA) Bill could threaten the integrity of future elections.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Encryption is never far from the political crosshairs.

Now more than ever, we need to stand our ground to combat attempts to break encryption for surveillance.

Because privacy is our defence against hackers and predators.

Become an ORG member 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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December 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM