ORG Press Coverage/2014

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November

2014-11-25 - BuzzFeed - Privacy Groups Say David Cameron Wants To Make Social Networks An “Arm Of The Surveillance State”
Author: Siraj Datoo
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Data protection
2014-11-25 - Wired UK - GCHQ has more data than it can handle -- but UK gov 'needs more'
Author: James Temperton
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Data protection, GCHQ
2014-11-14 - BBC - Downing Street presses ISPs over 'jihad reporting' button
Author: Dave Lee
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Data protection, Encryption
2014-11-14 - Guardian - ISPs criticised over deal to filter extremist material online
Author: Alex Hern
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Online censorship, Privacy, Encryption


October

2014-10-21 – Computer Weekly [1]
Author: Peter Ray Allison
Summary: Why electronic voting is unlikely in 2015, quoting Jim Killock
Topics: Data protection
2014-10-20 – The Guardian [2]
Author: Julia Powles
Summary: Article about Cartier case, mentions ORG's intervention
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, Free speech
2014-10-20 – Bloomberg Luxury Brands, VirnetX, Led Zep: Intellectual Property
Author: Carla Main
Summary: Article about Cartier case, which quotes David Allen Green.
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, Free speech
2014-10-20 – The Guardian Internet service providers must help crack down on fake goods, high court rules
Author: Julia Powles
Summary: Article about Cartier case, which refers to ORG's 'successful intervention'.
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, Free speech
2014-10-07 – Russia Today UK crime agency seeks total access to citizens' emails, social media content
Author: Russia Today
Summary: Article about National Crime Agency boss calling for public support for surveillance with a quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security NCA
2014-10-07 - The Inquirer NCA boss claims the British public should support more surveillance
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Article about National Crime Agency boss calling for public support for surveillance with a quote from Jim Killock.
topics: NCA, Surveillance, Privacy, Security
2014-10-02 - The Inquirer The UK legalises pithy parodies, CD copying, book backups and DVD duplicating
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Article about the new legislation allowing for the private copying of media with a quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship


September

2014-09-26 - The Daily Mail Google denies removing then reinstating MailOnline story about murderous paedophile under controversial 'right to be forgotten' ruling
Author: Thomas Burrows and Steph Cockroft
Summary: Article discussing the removal of a Daily Mail article link by Google's 'right to be forgotten' with a quote from Jim Killock
Topics: Google, Online censorship, European Union
2014-09-25 - The Guardian Cartier launches legal attempt to block websites selling counterfeit goods
Author: Owen Bowcott
Summary: Article discussing ORG's legal intervention in the trade mark case, with a quote from our Legal Director Elizabeth Knight and lawyer and journalist working for us Davin Allen Green
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, ORG
2014-09-25 - The Drum Cartier in legal bid to block trademark infringing websites
Author: James Doleman
Summary: Article discussing ORG's legal intervention in Cartier's trade mark case
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, ORG
2014-09-25 - Commerce Tuned Luxury Brand Cartier Seeks New Legal Precedent on Websites Infringing Trademarks
Author:N/A
Summary: Article discussing ORG's legal intervention in Cartier's trade mark case
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship, ORG
2014-09-22 - BBC Discovering the limits of surveillance
Author: Brian Wheeler
Summary: Article covering the Labour conference debate in Manchester organised by our Don't Spy on Us campaign
Topics: Surveillance, Scotland, Privacy, Data protection
2014-09-21 - VPN Compare ORG Manchester surveillance debate 21-Sep-14 report
Author: Christopher Seward
Summary: Article covering the Labour conference debate in Manchester organised by our Don't Spy on Us campaign
Topics: Surveillance, Scotland, Privacy, Data protection
2014-09-19 - The Inquirer Open Rights Group wants EE to open the book on its recent content lock-alypse
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Article talking about ORG's reaction to EE's filtering mishap.
Topics: ORG, Encryption, Online censorship


August

2014-08-14 - PC Advisor DRIP: What you need to know about the Government's controversial surveillance bill
Author: Martyn Casserly
Summary: A look at the effects of DRIP, with a quote from Jim Killock
Topics: DRIP, Surveillance, Privacy
2014-08-07 - Computer World UK Proxy server operator arrested by British copyright police
Author: Loek Essers
Summary: Story on the arrest of a man running a proxy server which gives access to websites hosting copyrighted material, with a quote form Jim Killock.
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship
2014-08-06 - Torrent Freak Police Arrest Operator of Torrent Site Proxies
Author: Ernesto
Summary: Story on the arrest of a man running a proxy server which gives access to websites hosting copyrighted material, with a quote form Jim Killock.
Topics: Copyright, Privacy
2014-08-04 - Wales Online Does Wales need a new Welsh language anguage broadcaster?
Author:David Williamson
Summary: Jim Killock comments on the development of a new Welsh language broadcaster
Topics: Free speech
2014-08-01 - The Drum 'Right to parody' campaigners win battle after nine-year effort to modernise copyright law
Author: Angela Haggerty
Summary: Article talking about the new copyright exception for parody and private copying, as a victory for ORG
Topics: Copyright


July

2014-07-31 - Hexus - Media format shifting legalised in the UK, but don't touch the DRM
Author: Mark Tyson
Summary:Article discussing the copyright exceptions for private copies with a quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Copyright
2014-07-31 - V3 - [3]
Author:Dave Neal
Summary: Article discussing the copyright exceptions for private copies with a quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Copyright
2014-07-30 - Gigaom - The “right to be forgotten” can’t work on the internet, UK Lords argue
Author: David Meyer:
Summary: Article discussing House of Lords committee disapproving of 'right to be forgotten' ruling
Topics: Surveillance, Google, Privacy
2014-07-24 - RT - DRIP displays British ‘intelligence’ in dealing with the world
Author:Bryan MacDonald
Summary: Article discussing UK data retention bill, with a reference to ORG's legal challenge to block it from implementation
Topics: DRIP, ORG, GCHQ, Data protection
2014-07-23 - IB Times [http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/campaign-by-department-dirty-mocks-uk-governments-ineffective-porn-filters-1458007

Campaign by Department Of Dirty Mocks the UK Government's Ineffective Porn Filters]

Author: Anthony Cuthbertson
Summary: Article discussing ORG's Department of Dirty satirical government website
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-23 - Wired Department of Dirty ridicules Cameron's porn filters
Author:Olivia Solon
Summary: Article about the Department of Dirty launched by ORG
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2013-07-23 - The Inquirer - Majority of UK web users haven't turned on ISP's internet porn filters
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Discussion of Ofcom's report on consumer rejection of internet filters and mention of ORG's Department of Dirty with a quote from Jim Killock
Topics:Encryption, Online censorship
2014-07-23 - PC Pro How to report website overblocking and miscategorisation to ISPs
Author:Nicole Kobie
Summary: Article discussing the Ofcom report indicating the rejection of network level filters by consumers. Mention of ORG's blocked project
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-23 - Yahoo! News UK & Ireland Campaign by Department Of Dirty Mocks the UK Government's Ineffective Porn Filters
Author: Anthony Cuthbertson
Summary: Article on ORG's Department of Dirty parody site, with a quote by Jim Killock
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-19 - Tech Radar The Music Copyright Act: why can't we legally copy CDs yet?
Author: Stuart Houghton
Summary: Article discussing the delay of copyright exceptions, with quotes from Jim Killock
Topics: Copyright
2014-07-18 - RT ‘Right to privacy breached’: Rights group vows to take UK govt to court over DRIP law
Author: N/A
Summary: Reference to the DRIP bill and ORG's efforts to launch a legal challenge against it
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection
2014-07-18 - BoingBoing - Open Rights Group wants to sue UK government over #DRIP, needs your help
Author:Cory Doctorow
Summary: Reference to the DRIP bill and ORG's efforts to launch a legal challenge against it
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection
2014-07-18 - The Guardian - Open Rights Group attempts to block Drip legislation in court
Author:Samuel Gibbs
Summary: Story on ORG's legal case to prevent DRIP from being implemented with a quote from Jim Killock
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection
2014-07-16 - The Guardian - Anki robotics founder Boris Sofman on why it's a small leap from zippy toys to self-drive cars – podcast
Author: Aleks Krotoski
Summary: Radio show hosting Jim Killock to discuss the dangers of rushing important legislation on data retention.
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection
2014-07-16 - Politics.co.uk Surveillance bill passes but campaigners eye legal challenge
Author: Ian Dunt
Summary: Summary of the political implications and various amendments to DRIP, direct mention of the Open Rights Group.
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection
2014-07-13 - The Guardian Unprecedented new powers in surveillance bill, campaigners warn
Author: Alan Travis and James Ball
Summary: Assessment of the DRIP bill and its impact on society, mention of Open Rights Group among with other groups.
Topics: DRIP, Privacy, ORG, Data protection, Surveillance
2014-07-12 - STV - Scottish charity staff providing vital youth services have hit out at "big brother" web filters that are blocking access to their websites
Summary: coverage of results revealed by blocked.org.uk
Topics: Online censorship, Security
2014-07-10 - ITV - Rights Group: Blanket surveillance needs to end
Author: Unknown
Summary: Short write up on an ITV segment with a quote from Jim Kilock
Topics: Surveillance, Data protection, Privacy
2014-07-10 - The Guardian Emergency surveillance legislation is stitch-up, campaigners say
Author: Rowena Mason
Summary:Write up of how the surveillance policy is being rushed through with quotes from Jim Kilock.
Topics: Surveillance, Data protection, Privacy
2014-07-10 - Out-Law.com UK government faces potential legal action if data retention practices are not ended
Author: Unknown
Summary: The legal affects and repercussions of governments plans to push through surveillance legislation in contradiction to the ECJs ruling, with a quote from Elizabeth Knight
Topics: Surveillance, Data protection, Privacy
2014-07-10 - The Telegraph Emergency laws to monitor phone and internet records 'to stop terrorists'
Author: Matthew Holehouse
Summary: Article on the passing of the emergency law with a quote from Jim Kilock and explicit mention of the Open Rights group
Topics: ORG, Surveillance, Data protection, Privacy
2014-07-08 - Tech Times Google digs up can of worms by obeying 'right to be forgotten' order in Europe
Author: Joseph Mayton
Summary: Article on Google's decision to allow individuals to request articles to be removed from Google searches with a direct quote from Jim Kilock
Topics: Google, Online censorship, Data protection
2014-07-08 - The Huffington Post Are UK 'Porn Filters' Censoring Critics of the War on Drugs?
Author: Sam Tracy
Summary: An article about the Open Rights Group Blocked.org website and the authors test on pro and anti drug policy websites.
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-07 - PC Pro Why the government wants new laws on phone data
Author:Nicole Kobie
Summary: A brief explanation of the reasons behind wanting to retain data, with a quote from Jim Kilock
Topics: Data protection, Surveillance, Privacy
2014-07-04 - The Independent Parents are feeling forced to have the ‘birds and bees’ conversation with their children at a younger age than ever
Author:Leslie Haddon
Summary: Feature piece on the effects of adult filters on the dialogue between children and their parents. Results gathered by ORG's blocked project cited at the start of article.
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-03 - The Independent Right to be forgotten: Google accused of deliberately misinterpreting court decision to stoke public anger
Author: Jonathan Owen
Summary: quote by Jim Killock over the implementation of 'the right to be forgotten' by Google.
Topics: Google, Privacy
2014-07-03 - RT Overzealous UK porn filters block 20% of all websites
Author: Not available
Summary: Article discussing the effects of adult filters blocking 20% of all websites.
Topics: Online censorship
2014-07-02 - The Enquirer Open Rights Group finds that one in five websites is blocked by an ISP filter
Author: Dave Neal
Summary: Article discussing the effects of adult filters blocking 20% of all websites. With quotes from Jim Killock
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-02 - IT Pro UK ISPs block 1/5 websites on child protection grounds
Author: Alex Hamilton
Summary: Article discussing the effects of adult filters blocking 20% of all websites. With quotes from Jim Killock
Topics: Online censorship
2014-07-02 - Expert Reviews Porn-sniffing ISPs block 20% of ALL websites
Author:James Temperton
Summary:Article discussing the effects of adult filters blocking 20% of all websites. With quotes from Jim Killock
Topics: Online censorship
2014-07-02 - The Independent One in five sites blocked by the UK's over-zealous 'pornography filters'
Author:James Vincent
Summary: The Independent's take on the Blocked.org webpage discussing the idea that the webpage only tests the most rigorous settings. With quotes from Pam Cowburn.
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-02 - Wired A fifth of all websites blocked by web filters
Author: Olivia Solon
Summary: An article on what is being banned, specifically mentioning post-pregnancy sites.
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-02 - The Guardian Internet filters blocking one in five most-popular websites
Author: Juliette Garside
Summary: An article on the Blocked.org.uk website and the news that one in five websites are blocked. With a quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Online censorship, ORG
2014-07-02 - Telegraph - Almost one in five websites blocked by filters
Author: Rhiannon Williams
Summary: blocked.org.uk relaunch, Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Online censorship, ORG


June

2014-06-24 - Out-Law - UK government faces potential legal action if data retention practices are not ended
Author: N/A
Summary: Article about the potential legal action the government faces from the Open Rights Group if they do not change data retention practices.
Topics: Data protection, Surveillance, Privacy
2014-06-19 - The Inquirer - Bskyb: Copyright reform for digital services would 'do more harm than good'
Author:Carly Page
Summary: Mention of Open Rights Group action to reform copyright regulations.
Topics: Copyright, Security
2014-06-12 - Bloomberg - Managing Your Digital Past
Author:
Summary: Interview with Jim Killock on the public's right to "be forgotten" online.
Topics: Privacy, Security
2014-06-07 - The Guardian - Jimmy Wales: UK needs US-style first amendment to protect whistleblowers
Author:
Summary: The Guardians article on Jimmy Wale's idea's on a first amendment right in the UK.
Topics: Security, Edward Snowden
2014-06-07 - Damien Gayle - Rusbridger hits back at critics of Guardian’s surveillance scoops
Author:
Summary: Rushbridger's thoughts on the circumstances around the Snowden leaks and his speech at the Don't Spy on Us day of action.
Topics: Surveillance, Edward Snowden, Security, Privacy, Data Protection
2014-06-07 - The Herald - Stephen Fry blasts mass surveillance by spy agencies
Author:
Summary: The Herald's write up on Fry's video.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy
2014-06-07 - The Huffington Post - Stephen Fry Calls For End To Mass Surveillance At #DontSpyOnUs Event To Mark Snowden Anniversary
Author:
Summary: The Huffington Post's write up on the message by Stephen Fry.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy
2014-06-07 - Channel 4 - Don't spy on us! Stephen Fry's plea to governments
Author:
Summary: Channel 4 displays the recorded message from Stephen Fry on there site.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy
2014-06-07 - The Independent - Stephen Fry: Mass surveillance by government spy agencies is 'squalid and rancid'
Summary: Another article on Stephen Fry's stance and message on government surveillance
Topics:
2014-06-07 - The Times - Fry condemns government’s “rancid” surveillance
Author:
Summary: Article on Stephen Fry's message to the 'Don't Spy on Us' day of action.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy
2014-06-06 - Cnet - Government spies work in Vodafone exchanges, network admits
Author:
Summary: Report on Spy network within Vodafone network, with quote from Jim Killock.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Data protection
2014-06-04 - The Guardian - Life sentences for serious cyberattacks are proposed in Queen's speech
Summary: Jim Killock commenting on proposed bill to introduce life penalty for serious cyber crimes.
Topics: Copyright, Surveillance, Privacy, Online censorship
2014-06-04 - Tech Radar - The Queen wants to throw serious cyber attackers in the dungeon for life
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock comment from Guardian above interview.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Encryption, Online censorship
2014-06-02 - Russia Today - ‘NSA has just granted themselves another huge power’
Author:
Summary: Interview with Jim Killock about the impacts of mass surveillance on privacy.
Topics: NSA, Privacy, Surveillance


May

2014-05-31 - Blue and Green tomorrow - ‘NSA has just granted themselves another huge power’
Author:
Summary: Jim Killock interview on Google's right to be forgotten.
Topics: Google, Privacy, Surveillance
2014-05-22 - Wired - These five MEP candidates care about your digital rights
Author:
Summary: ORG given input on 5 MEP candidates with digital rights concerns
Topics: ORG, Digital rights
2014-05-14 - Guardian - Privacy groups demand rethink over HMRC plan to sell tax data
Author:
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Data protection, Privacy, HMRC
2014-05-14 - The Daily Mail - The Edward Snowden guide to encryption: Fugitive’s 12-minute homemade video ahead of leaks explaining how to avoid NSA from tracking emails
Author:
Summary: Javier Ruiz speaks about the need to encrypt emails.
Topics: Encryption, Surveillance, NSA, Privacy
2014-05-13 - Al Jazeera - Google loses 'right to be forgotten' case
Author:
Summary: Quotes by policy director Javier Ruiz
Topics: Google, Privacy, Security, Data protection
2014-05-13 - Google must delete your data if you ask, EU rules
Author:
Summary: Quote by Javier Ruiz
Topics: Google, Privacy, Data protection, European Union
2014-05-13 - What is the 'right to be forgotten'?
Author:
Summary: Quote by Javier Ruiz
Topics: Google, Privacy, Data protection
2014-05-02 - PC Pro - Yahoo backtracks on Do Not Track
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock on Yahoo backtracking from DNT
Topics: Yahoo, Surveillance, Privacy
2014-05-01 - International Business Times - Google U-turn on Email Scans Spreads Beyond Student Inboxes
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock on Google's new policy to halt scanning student's emails.
Topics: Surveillance, Google, Data protection


April

2014-04-29 - The Guardian - US court forces Microsoft to hand over personal data from Irish server
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock commenting on US court ruling, forcing companies to hand over customer information held in overseas servers.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy, Security, Digital rights
2014-04-29 - Value Walk - Court In US forces Microsoft to hand over data from its foreign server
Author:
Summary:Quote by Jim Killock commenting on US court ruling, forcing companies to hand over customer information held in overseas servers.
Topics: Data protection, Privacy, Security, Digital rights
2-14-05-28 - PC Pro - Anger as TalkTalk porn filter blocks women’s rights website
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock
Topics: Online censorship, Digital rights
2014-04-25 - Tech Week Europe - Controversial FCC Proposals Could “End Net Neutrality” In The US
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock
Topics: Encryption, Online censorship
2014-04-16 - Evening Times - We face barriers to free information access
Author:
Summary: Mention on ORG Scotland
Topics: Scotland, ORG, Digital rights
2014-04-15 - International Business Times - UK Data Collection Continues Despite Contravening Fundamental Rights to Privacy
Author:
Summary: Article discussing ORG's response to Data Retention Directive invalidation
Topics: ORG, Data protection, Privacy, Surveillance
2014-04-15 - The Guardian - Gmail does scan all emails, new Google terms clarify
Author:
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock on Google's new terms of service
Topics: Google, Privacy
2014-04-11 - The Inquirer - Open Rights Group presses UK ISPs on Data Retention Directive
Author:
Summary: Story on ORG's action on the Data Retention Directive
Topics: Data protection, Privacy, ORG
2014-04-09 - Appearance by ORG's Executive Director on Dutch programme
Author:
Summary: Jim Killock appearing on Dutch programme, Nieuwsuur, talking about the legal case against the UK government on mass surveillance (Privacy not Prism) available at 5:04 minutes
Topics: Privacy, Data protection, Surveillance
2014-04-08 - PC World - EU data retention rules violate privacy rights and are invalid, EU court rules
Author: Loek Essers
Summary:Quote by Jim Killock on European Court of Justice ruling against Data Retention directive
Topics: Privacy, Data protection, Surveillance, European Union
2014-04-08 - The Inquirer - European Council of Justice rules data retention directive is invalid
Author:Dave Neal
Summary:Quote by Jim Killock on European Court of Justice ruling against Data Retention directive
Topics: Privacy, Data protection, Surveillance, European Union
2014-04-08 - International Business Times - EU Court Rules Against Data Retention Directive
Author: Anthony Cuthberston
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock on European Court of Justice ruling against Data Retention directive
Topics: Privacy, Data protection, Surveillance, European Union
2014-04-06 - Value Walk - Netflix, Inc., Google Inc Relieved After Net Neutrality Law By EU
Author:Aman Jain
Summary: Quote from Jim Killock
Topics: Google. European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights
2014-04-03 - Total Telecom - EU parliament votes for net neutrality, against roaming fees
Author: Nick Wood
Summary: Quote from Jim Killock on the European Parliament Net Neutrality vote
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights
2014-04-03 - International Business Times - MEPs Vote To Scrap Roaming Charges Across EU by 2015
Author: David Gilbert
Summary: Quote from Jim Killock and mention of Open Rights Group stance on Net Neutrality legislation
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights, ORG
2014-04-03 - Techweek Europe - European Parliament Backs Net Neutrality And An End To EU Roaming
Author: Steve McCaskill
Summary: Quote from Jim Killock on European Parliament's Net Neutrality vote.
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights
2014-04-03 - The Telegraph - EU votes to protect Google and Netflix from telecoms charges
Author: Christopher Williams
Summary: Quote by Jim Killock on European Parliament Net Neutrality vote
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights, Google
2014-04-02 - The Guardian - Tech Weekly Podcast: Jim Killock on why UK online culture is no joke
Author: Aleks Krotoski
Summary: Podcast with Jim Killock, discussing the benefits of the recent proposed copyright exceptions
Topics: Copyright, Online censorship


March

2014-03-12 - BBC News 24
Author: N/A
Summary: Television appearance by Jim Killock to discuss Tim Berners-Lee's proposed Magna Carta
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights
2014-03-12 - Sky
Author: N/A
Summary: Television appearance by Jim Killock to discuss the same topic as above
Topics: European Union, Encryption, Privacy, Digital rights
2014-03-21 - The Telegraph - The vote to save satire
Author: Multiple
Summary: Letter addressed to Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Minister for Intellectual Property, Lord Younger to reform copyright law concerning satire. Signed by Jim Killock
Topics: Copyright
2014-03-24 - Out-Law.com Voluntary copyright alert programme could be operational before end of 2014, says UK government
Author: N/A
Summary: quoting blog entry by Jim Killock on the possibility of a voluntary copyright agreement
Topics: Copyright
2014-03-28 - Computer World UK An End-Run Around Your Rights
Author: Simon Phipps
Summary: Article on copyright amendments and brief mention to Open Rights Group campaigning efforts
2014-03-31 -PC Pro Format shifting made lawful - unless there's DRM
Topics: Copyright, ORG
Author:Stewart Mitchell
Summary: Interview with Jim Killock, Executive Director of ORG, about the new copyright exceptions and the effects on DVD copying .
Topics: Copyright, ORG


February

2014-02-12 - Guardian - Remembering Aaron Swartz: the open web icon
Author: Alex Hern
Summary: covers the Don't Spy On Us campaign, mentioning by name 5 of the six groups involved, omitting ORG.
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, ORG
2014-02-11 - Wired - Don't Spy On Us: it's time to hold politicians to account for mass surveillance
Summary: coverage of Don't Spy on Us launch
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, ORG
2014-02-06 - Index on Censorship - Around Town: Don’t Spy on Us #TheDayWeFightBack (11 Feb)
Author: David Heinemann
Summary: Open Rights Group action
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, ORG


January

2014-01-28 - Open Democracy - Britain 'shines light of transparency' on secret lobbying. Just kidding.
Author: Jonathan Gray
Summary: Open Rights Group mentioned
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security
2014-01-24 - Boing Boing - European Court of Human Rights will hear case about GCHQ spying
Author: Cory Doctorow
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, GCHQ
2014-01-24 - PCWorld - EU human rights court gives priority to UK mass surveillance case
Author: Loek Essers
Summary: Open Rights Group mentioned
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, ORG, European Union
2014-01-24 - Guardian - Justify GCHQ mass surveillance, European court tells ministers
Author: Nick Hopkins
Summary: Coverage of "Privacy Not Prism", Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Surveillance, Privacy, Security, ORG, GCHQ, European Union
2014-01-03 - Vice Motherboard - Britain's "Porn Filters" Want to Stop Kids Becoming Hackers
Author: Victoria Turk
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
topics: Online censorship
2014-01-03 - TorrentFreak - UK ‘Porn Filter’ Blocks Legitimate File-Sharing Services (And TorrentFreak)
Author: Ernesto
Summary: Jim Killock quoted
Topics: Online censorship