Events

The UK Government, led by Prime Minister Theresa May, has put forward proposals for a 'Digital Charter' to support its stated objective of making the UK "the safest place to be online". While the Open Rights Group recognises the positive impact of some elements of the charter (notably investment to tackle online child sexual abuse), we have serious concerns about the impact many of the measures could have on freedom of speech online.

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Birmingham/events/247971623/

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The Security Research Group at Aberystwyth University present a talk by ORG Executive Director Jim Killock about the risks of electronic voting vs paper elections following the Welsh proposals to implement e-voting.

https://abersrg.wordpress.com/2018/03/08/security-and-elections-the-use-of-online-voting/

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Join ORG legal officer & organiser Alex Haydock in Norwich to discuss the impact that Age Verification technology will have on privacy & data protection. We will also be strategising for our upcoming Free Speech Online event in April. There will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion. No experience or knowledge is necessary for this FREE event.

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Norwich/events/248465082/

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Join ORG's executive director Jim Killock at Bangor University as he compares the risks in paper elections vs electronic elections to help you decide whether e-voting is a good or bad idea for Wales.

http://mpc.bangor.ac.uk/events.php.en

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A Newcastle Libraries and Open Rights Group North East event to help you get the digital security and privacy skills you need to make the most of the Internet and your mobile phone.

https://www.meetup.com/ORGNorthEast/events/247346380/

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Join us in our monthly meetup to discuss: the current state of digital rights, what we've done in the past month, and what we are planning to do in the upcoming months (local events to attend or events we organise).

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Cambridge/events/fdpwknyxfbjb/

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Discuss digital rights issues that are in the news. Learn how you can help to protect your rights in a digital world. Bring a smartphone or laptop and browse the web anonymously, learn about these technologies and chat about the reasons we need them.

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Aberdeen/events/247064197/

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Will plans to make Britain "the safest place in the world to be online" have unintended consequences? Hear from ORG campaigns manager Mike Morel how social media companies are gaining unprecedented control over free speech online.

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-London/events/247510359/

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Following our successful inaugural event in January, join us for a discussion with legal director Myles Jackman about ORG's activities in the courts. All are welcome!

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Norwich/events/247426815/

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Scotland Director Matthew Rice joins us to discuss ORG Scotland's plans for 2018. This includes an update on ORG campaigning activities and how you can get involved.

https://www.meetup.com/ORG-Edinburgh/events/247475604/

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