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Read all our latest opinion pieces, current affairs reports, and press releases.
Funding secure technologies through crypto strategies
For a long time technology not-for-profits relied on user donations and government funds. The OPTF proposes a more sustainable funding model.
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.
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?
Defending democracy’s defenders? Parliamentary committee issues report on police media raids
A new report from the PJCIS, a powerful intelligence and security committee, is the latest chapter in the ongoing debate on press freedom in Australia.
RightsCon 2020: Our favorite sessions
RightsCon Online 2020 was chock-full of interesting and engaging panels, labs, and workshops. The Loki team recap some of their personal favorites.
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