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to privacy.
We build tools that protect your privacy and security in the digital world.
Security and privacy in tech: The new age of public interest technology
During the early days, the internet itself was a public interest technology. All the OPTF’s work is underpinned by the public interest.
Ground Safe: Assessing the digital security needs and practices of human rights defenders
Freedom of expression is essential to preserving democracy and human rights all around the world. The OPTF is proud to have completed the Ground Safe report, a study analysing the digital security needs and practices of human rights defenders.
Dissenting in disguise: A guide to anonymous protesting
Protesting often means walking a fine line between making yourself heard and keeping yourself safe. And sometimes, staying safe means staying anonymous.
Speaking in ballots: The importance of open and fair elections for freedom of speech
More than ever before, misinformation campaigns are jeopardising the democratic process in countries around the world. How can we protect our democracies?
RightsCon 2020 panel recap: Obstacles and opportunities for collaborating to create secure tools
Loki Foundation chair Simon Harman ran a RightsCon 2020 panel on collaborating to create secure tools. Read up on all the highlights!
Rooms for improvement: Facebook Messenger Rooms vs. the videoconferencing competition
Facebook is throwing its hat into the videoconferencing ring with the new Messenger Rooms. But is the new platform’s “privacy-first” approach good enough?
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