[Advocacy Advisors] Coalitions on mass surveillance

[James Salsman]

Hi Stephen,

Why not include people who are working on software based solutions instead
of just lobbying such as dnschain from http://okturtles.com ?

Sincerely,
James Salsman
 On Apr 30, 2014 8:30 AM, "Stephen LaPorte" <slaporte at 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
>
> --
> Stephen LaPorte
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> Wikimedia Foundation
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