openmedia

OpenMedia is a nonprofit organization focused on digital rights and an open internet. Based in Canada, it operates globally through campaigns, policy research, and advocacy to defend privacy, freedom of expression, and user rights in the online environment.

The organization emphasizes policy advocacy, public education, and collaborative campaigns. It conducts research on surveillance, data collection, and internet governance and publishes reports and briefs that inform policymakers and the public. It also coordinates petitions, social media campaigns, and grassroots mobilization to influence legislative and regulatory processes.

OpenMedia’s focus areas include privacy and data protection, net neutrality, encryption and secure communications, copyright reform and open access, government surveillance oversight, transparency, and digital inclusion. The aim is to promote an open, accessible, and accountable online ecosystem.

Governance and funding: OpenMedia is led by a board of directors and a team of staff and volunteers. It relies on charitable donations, grants, and partnerships with other civil society organizations to support its programs and campaigns.

Impact and reception: OpenMedia is involved in national and international discussions on digital rights and internet governance. It collaborates with technology researchers, advocacy groups, and policymakers to shape public policy and informed debate, and it seeks to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes through its campaigns and resources.