I am involved as a supporter of the Necessary and Proportionate principles, and would very
much appreciate the WMF joining the coalition. (I believe this group was brought up on
this list previously.)
Amgine
On Apr 29, 2014, at 17:30, Stephen LaPorte <slaporte(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
Hello all,
We are considering joining the following coalitions which seek to protect free expression
and privacy by opposing mass surveillance, and we would like to get your input. The
Wikimedia community raised concerns with PRISM and other mass surveillance programs during
a discussion on the topic in July 2013,[0] as well as in our recent consultation on our
revised privacy policy.[1] After these discussions, we looked for opportunities to take a
stance on mass surveillance that was consistent with our movement's mission and
values, and is more global in nature. We believe the following two coalitions may meet
these criteria:
Necessary and Proportionate (
https://necessaryandproportionate.org) - a set of principles
on mass surveillance, based on international human rights obligations.
Reform Government Surveillance (
https://reformgovernmentsurveillance.com) - a call for
global government surveillance reform, focusing on transparency and appropriate
limitations.
We would like to join like-minded organizations and ask for reform on the current state
of mass surveillance. Privacy and free expression are essential components of our mission
to disseminate free educational content. Your input on joining these coalitions would be
greatly appreciated.
0.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:PRISM
1.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Privacy_policy
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Stephen LaPorte
Legal Counsel
Wikimedia Foundation
For legal reasons, I may only serve as an attorney for the Wikimedia Foundation. This
means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer for community members,
volunteers, or staff members in their personal capacity.
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