Clean up the Internet
Budget
€55,000
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.2 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Clean up the Internet is an independent, not-for-profit organisation concerned about the degradation in online discourse and its implications for democracy. We campaign for government and tech industry action, to increase civility and respect online, and to reduce online bullying, trolling, intimidation, and misinformation. We want an internet where everyone can explore, discuss, and debate the issues they care about, without being subjected to abuse or confused by fake news. Clean Up the Internet's current priority is to call for a different approach to managing anonymity and identity concealment. Anonymity can be force for good and its legitimate uses must be protected. However, at present, a disproportionate amount of harmful online behaviour comes from users who hide their identity, or use a fake identity. It’s time to rethink the design of large virtual spaces, such as the major social media platforms, to address the harm which misuse of anonymity is currently causing.
EU Legislative Interests
Clean up the Internet is engaged in the European Commission's digital regulation agenda, including enforcement of the Digital Services Act, initiatives to counter disinformation and electoral interference, the Democracy Shield and Code of Conduct on Disinformation, and associated policies in the realm of the regulation of social media companies.
Communication Activities
Clean up the Internet is engaged in campaigning and advocacy activities related to the regulation of social media platforms, including enforcement of the DSA and effective measures to tackle disinformation and electoral interference. Clean up the Internet has produced a range of research and advocacy materials relating to our ideas for improving online discourse, all of which can be accessed from our website: www.cleanuptheinternet.org.uk
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
UK Online Safety Act Network (https://www.onlinesafetyact.net/)
Additional Information
Work carried out in the name of Clean Up The Internet during this period was either carried out in a voluntary capacity, or paid for directly by the Laura Kinsella Foundation (UK Registered Charity 114325). Spending on Clean Up The Internet projects by LKF will be clearly shown in the LKF accounts, which are available here https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5024992/charity-overview
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.