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The following is an excerpt from the report UK Internet Regulation Part I: Internet Censorship in the UK Today.

Hiding behind the shield of its connecter patents, the printer manufacturing giant Epson continues to shut down small UK businesses by requiring eBay and Amazon to take down compatible ink cartridge listings.

2018 was a pivotal year for data protection. First the Cambridge Analytica scandal put a spotlight on…

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hear Open Rights Group, Big Brother Watch, English PEN, computer science expert Dr Constanze Kurz and several other human rights organisations’ case against mass surveillance by the UK government.

There is every reason to believe that the government and opposition are moving to a consensus on introducing…

Fancy a break from Brexit? Here are some important updates about Open Rights Group’s recent work. IMMIGRATION…

A key aspect of Brexit is the future of trade policy. The Government  has committed to abandon the UK’s…

By: Jim Killock (Open Rights Group) Johnny Ryan (Brave) Katarzyna Szymielewicz (Panoptykon Foundation) Michael Veale (University College London)

Today is the 13th annual Data Protection Day in Europe and the first since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force last May. We are publishing new research today about the public understanding of GDPR and what it means for how organisations communicate about how they use data.

  Introduction Research methods Section 1: How people understand data protection and their rights Key…

  If you have a complaint about Open Rights Group we want to hear about it. We will always do our best…

Link to video and transcript of oral evidence on HoL internet regulation enquiry by Javier Ruiz and Myles Jackman

We’re rolling into the new year with some serious momentum! Last year’s triumphs and generous supporter donations have us ready for a packed 2019.

Earlier this year the Law Commission published a comprehensive review of the law around abusive online communications with some important recommendations that support ORG's views, particularly around the problems with the term "grossly offensive"

Thanks to members and supporters like you, Open Rights Group (ORG) scored big wins in 2018 across our core issues of digital privacy, government surveillance and free expression online.

This report looks at current Internet censorship, including copyright injunctions, BBFC blocking powers, Nominet domain suspensions, CTIRU takedown requests and the Internet Watch Foundation.

E-Privacy Regulation: Areas of Concern for Open Rights Group These notes outline our main concerns with…

Bring a smartphone or laptop and learn about cryptographic technologies and chat about the reasons we need them.

ORG responded to a consultation by the UK Department of International Trade on the UK joining the CPTPP FTA. We focus on digital trade issues, such as data flows, localisation and controls on algorithms and source code.

ORG responded to a consultation by the UK Department of International Trade on a new FTA with Australia. We focus on digital trade issues, such as data flows, localisation and controls on algorithms and source code.

ORG responded to a consultation by the UK Department of International Trade on a new FTA with the New Zealand. We focus on digital trade issues, such as data flows, localisation and controls on algorithms and source code.

ORG responded to a consultation by the UK Department of International Trade on a new FTA with the US. We focus on digital trade issues, such as data flows, localisation and controls on algorithms and source code.

In an effort to solve the problem of a backlog of digital devices, Police Scotland have exposed some profound problems regarding the legal framework of the whole digital forensics system.

Join us for a special presentation by Open Rights Group’s Executive Director Jim Killock about Internet censorship in the UK today.

Join us in our monthly meetup to discuss the current state of digital rights, ORG's ongoing campaigns, and how to get involved.

This month we have two special speakers in store to give us practical knowledge to protect ourselves online.

Following the conclusion of their consultation period, the BBFC have issued new age verification guidance that has been laid before Parliament. It is unclear why, if the government now recognises that privacy protections like this are needed, the government would also leave the requirements as voluntary.

ORG organiser Leo will show us some decentralised alternatives to Facebook and Twitter! There'll be time to try out these tools and to discuss recent goings on in the area of digital rights.

There's plenty to be scared about this Halloween! If you'd like to get ORG's digital rights updates…

Join ORG Bristol and Resist Surveillance for an update from Privacy International on what's new when it comes to "Policing in the age of data exploitation."