ORG and European civil society groups have warned about the reliance on a few dominant companies for digital infrastructure.

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ORG and European civil society groups have warned about the reliance on a few dominant companies for digital infrastructure.

This means they can degrade their services without consequences – known as enshittification, as coined by Cory Doctorow.

Read more about the report and open letter to EU institutions ️

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/cory-doctorow-joins-european-civil-society-to-demand-rebalancing-of-digital-power/

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“We need to end the dominance of Big Tech companies who lock users, businesses and governments into using services that are underpinned by harmful business models."

“The EU and the UK need to take action to rebalance this power, promote competition and support alternatives to Big Tech."

️ James Baker for ORG.

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ORG is calling on the government to create a UK digital sovereignty strategy.

The UK needs more control over its digital infrastructure, so our systems can't be switched off.

It's a matter of national security and consumer protection.

Sign our petition ️

Stop the "Kill Switch": Demand the UK takes back control of our technology.

From the NHS to our energy grid, we are too reliant on US tech. Help us demand digital independence.

38 Degrees (you.38degrees.org.uk)

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