[Advocacy Advisors] Coalitions on mass surveillance

Wed Apr 30 02:06:55 UTC 2014

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 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
> Legal Counsel
> Wikimedia Foundation
> 
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