New Media Awards 2007 Atos Origin

Open Rights Group

http://www.openrightsgroup.org

Nominated in Advocacy award category.

The Open Rights Group is a fast-growing NGO focused on raising
awareness of issues such as privacy, identity, data protection, access
to knowledge and copyright reform. Founded in 2005 by a pledge from
1000 members, ORG is funded by small grants and donations from
supporters. We aim to improve both understanding and policy in digital
rights matters that affect both businesses and the public. Our
activities include organising campaigns, lobbying government, and
helping journalists find experts and alternative voices for stories.

The Open Rights Group's goals are to raise awareness of digital rights
abuses; to provide a media clearinghouse, connecting journalists with
experts and activists; to preserve and extend traditional civil
liberties in the digital world; to collaborate with other digital
rights and related organisations; and to nurture a community of
campaigning volunteers, from grassroots activists to technical and
legal experts.

1 nomination from readers

  • Solid impact in their chosen field already, and only 18 months after founding! Surely big things to come in future from these activists.

    Great work last year for copyright term extension (see 'Release the Music') and this year on e-voting.

    Nominated by Michael Holloway, 02 April 2007

1 comment from readers

  • Actualy talking to MPs, responding to consultations and giving a voice to people who have not been represented. I hope they will be able to make a big difference on e-voting in this country, given the mess it has caused in America.

    Submitted by Glyn Wintle, 22 May 2007