[bestbits] Freedom Online Coalition Working Group 3 -- Open Call for Members

[Charles Bradley]

Dear friends,

The Freedom Online Coalition Working Group 3 (WG3)
<https://www.freedomonlinecoalition.com/how-we-work/working-groups/working-group-3/>
– “Privacy and Transparency Online” – is looking for members to join its
efforts promoting respect for human rights online.

WG3 focuses on the relationship between governments and information &
communications technology (ICT) companies, with a particular emphasis on
respecting human rights, including freedom of expression and privacy.

In the past year, WG3 conducted research on how to increase transparency
about government requests to ICT companies for user information or content
restriction, specifically in national security and law enforcement
contexts. (A draft executive summary of that research can be found here
<https://www.freedomonlinecoalition.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/FOC-WG3-Draft-Executive-Summary-May-2015.pdf>
.)

WG3 will build on this work under its new mandate from fall 2015-spring
2016. The group will focus on 1) the development of models and best
practices for government transparency reporting in this context, and on 2)
company and government transparency about the laws, policies and processes
in which these requests are made and received.

The Group will consist of up to 15 selected individuals who will join the
Working Group Co-chairs alongside FOC country members. Members participate
in their individual capacity and will be expected to participate regularly
in conference calls, online collaboration on projects, and in-person
meetings when possible.

*Deadline for applications: COB 5th August 2015.*

For more information about the call, including details on how to apply,
please visit the FOC website
<https://www.freedomonlinecoalition.com/news/call-for-members-working-group-privacy-and-transparency-online/>
.

With best wishes
Charles

*Charles Bradley*
Head of Strategy and Operations | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
Development House, 56–64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
T: +44 (0)20 7549 0337 | M: +44 (0)7852 535222 | Skype:
charles.globalpartners
gp-digital.org
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