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diff --git a/_posts/2011-07-04-asktheeu-and-informata-zyrtare-at-okcon201.markdown b/_posts/2011-07-04-asktheeu-and-informata-zyrtare-at-okcon201.markdown index 1d278ca8b..e50ac93b6 100644 --- a/_posts/2011-07-04-asktheeu-and-informata-zyrtare-at-okcon201.markdown +++ b/_posts/2011-07-04-asktheeu-and-informata-zyrtare-at-okcon201.markdown @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ _AskTheEu_ will help NGOs, journalists and citizens to exercise their right to k The right to know at a European level is based around access to _documents_ rather than information. This means that all emails should be accompanied by the correct boilerplate text to ensure that they count as FOI requests. European-level software also opens up some interesting localisation issues: a request can be made in any language, but the information in the response can just be supplied in the original language. We agreed that for the initial launch we'll just invite people to use Comments to provide informal summaries in other languages, but longer term we might consider some kind of community-run translation service. -Another interesting localisation challenge will be providing user support. A successful Alaveteli site [needs plenty of resources to keep it running](/docs/running/admin_manual): responding to legal requests, providing tech support, helping people to progress with difficult requests for information. _[WhatDoTheyKnow](http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/)_ usually has 3 or 4 active volunteers supporting it at any one time – and that's just in English. Providing great support in 21 or more languages will need considerable community involvement. +Another interesting localisation challenge will be providing user support. A successful Alaveteli site [needs plenty of resources to keep it running](/docs/running/admin_manual): responding to legal requests, providing tech support, helping people to progress with difficult requests for information. _[WhatDoTheyKnow](https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/)_ usually has 3 or 4 active volunteers supporting it at any one time – and that's just in English. Providing great support in 21 or more languages will need considerable community involvement. _Informata Zyrtare_ will launch in three languages: Albanian, Serbian and English. As the majority of requests are expected to be in Albanian, and there are plenty of bilingual speakers available, support is less likely to be an issue. The team from FLOSSK has been busy working on internationalising the Alaveteli templates and already has a working prototype site in three languages. diff --git a/_posts/2011-11-17-frag-den-staat-experiences-from-germany.markdown b/_posts/2011-11-17-frag-den-staat-experiences-from-germany.markdown index 3ce26dbaf..dccca8a36 100644 --- a/_posts/2011-11-17-frag-den-staat-experiences-from-germany.markdown +++ b/_posts/2011-11-17-frag-den-staat-experiences-from-germany.markdown @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ categories: - Blog --- -I recently interviewed Daniel Dietrich and Stefan Wehrmeyer of [Open Knowledge Foundation Germany](http://okfn.de). Back in August 2011 they launched [Frag den Staat](https://fragdenstaat.de/), a website inspired by [WhatDoTheyKnow](http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/). We talked about launching with media coverage and the challenges it brings, relationships with officials, and the challenges of implementing multiple jurisdictions within a single federated country. +I recently interviewed Daniel Dietrich and Stefan Wehrmeyer of [Open Knowledge Foundation Germany](http://okfn.de). Back in August 2011 they launched [Frag den Staat](https://fragdenstaat.de/), a website inspired by [WhatDoTheyKnow](https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/). We talked about launching with media coverage and the challenges it brings, relationships with officials, and the challenges of implementing multiple jurisdictions within a single federated country. {% include image.html url="/assets/img/fds.png" description="Frag den Staat screenshot" width="271" %} diff --git a/_posts/2012-05-15-8-steps-to-understanding-and-implementing-alaveteli.markdown b/_posts/2012-05-15-8-steps-to-understanding-and-implementing-alaveteli.markdown index b0d2609c9..cfa8c15b9 100644 --- a/_posts/2012-05-15-8-steps-to-understanding-and-implementing-alaveteli.markdown +++ b/_posts/2012-05-15-8-steps-to-understanding-and-implementing-alaveteli.markdown @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Here, in eight points, is the key to understanding why Alaveteli has excited adv 1. It can be developed in countries whether or not they have a right to the Freedom of Information. In places which have an established Right to Information law, Alaveteli helps strengthen and extend citizens’ access, through the publication of thousands of public documents. In places with no history of FOI, it helps people to put pressure on the State to create a law. - 2. Why the name? Alaveteli is the town where the first ever Access to Public Information law was passed. mySociety chose the name to express the idea of "free for everybody." Development began in 2011 when a team, led by Seb Bacon, decided to take the open code from the UK site [WhatDoTheyKnow](http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/), and improve and adapt it so that it could easily be replicated in different contexts. + 2. Why the name? Alaveteli is the town where the first ever Access to Public Information law was passed. mySociety chose the name to express the idea of "free for everybody." Development began in 2011 when a team, led by Seb Bacon, decided to take the open code from the UK site [WhatDoTheyKnow](https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/), and improve and adapt it so that it could easily be replicated in different contexts. 3. Anyone can participate in the project. Yes, you will need access to programmers and FOI experts. But take a look at [Turbo Transparency](/assets/files/Turbo-Transparency-v1.0.pdf), a brief guide explaining what Alaveteli is, how it is used and why it should implemented in other countries. Above all, it highlights the need for people who are passionate about open government, and accountability for the many tasks that government performs for its people. @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ title: About <div class="about__column"> <p>Groups who want to set up an Alaveteli website should note that its success depends on more than just deploying the software: it requires constant maintenance to ensure requests are successfully dealt with (whether from technical, usability or legal points of view). The project will therefore also develop a set of best practices for the human side of a successful FOI website. To start with, we have <a href="{{ site.baseurl }}2011/07/29/you-need-volunteers-to-make-your-website-work/">a blog post describing the importance of volunteers</a>. </p> - <p>The software started life as <a href="http://www.whatdotheyknow.com">WhatDoTheyKnow</a>, a website produced by <a href="http://mysociety.org/">mySociety</a> for making FOI requests in the UK. Its history and background are described <a href="http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/credits">over there</a>. The development of Alaveteli is currently managed by <a href="http://twitter.com/crowbot">Louise Crow of mySociety</a>.</p> + <p>The software started life as <a href="https://www.whatdotheyknow.com">WhatDoTheyKnow</a>, a website produced by <a href="https://mysociety.org/">mySociety</a> for making FOI requests in the UK. Its history and background are described <a href="https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/credits">over there</a>. The development of Alaveteli is currently managed by <a href="http://twitter.com/crowbot">Louise Crow of mySociety</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> diff --git a/community/conferences/2012.md b/community/conferences/2012.md index 8baf39834..dbbc39e8e 100644 --- a/community/conferences/2012.md +++ b/community/conferences/2012.md @@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ Beyond WhatDoTheyKnow.com too Richard is an activist promoting openness, transpa <ul> <li>Web: <a href="http://www.rtaylor.co.uk">RTaylor.co.uk</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/RTaylorUK">@RTaylorUK</a></li> -<li>WhatDoTheyKnow: <a href="http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/user/richard_taylor">FOI requests</a></li> +<li>WhatDoTheyKnow: <a href="https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/user/richard_taylor">FOI requests</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="delegate-bio"> diff --git a/docs/running/admin_manual.md b/docs/running/admin_manual.md index bd3a44855..a5f7e174e 100644 --- a/docs/running/admin_manual.md +++ b/docs/running/admin_manual.md @@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ user of the site who later develops "Google remorse". material down against the public interest in publishing / continuing to publish the material. "Sensitive" personal data will typically require a much higher level of public interest. -* [WhatDoTheyKnow considers](http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/privacy#takedown) there to be a +* [WhatDoTheyKnow considers](https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/help/privacy#takedown) there to be a strong public interest in retaining the names of officers or servants of public authorities * For users who want their name removed entirely from the site, in the first @@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ Respond to user and point them in the right direction. > in public, via our site. To get started click "make a new freedom of > information request" at: > -> http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/body/<authority_name> +> https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/body/<authority_name> ### Wants advice |