ABOUT PROX — Privacy & Security Research Oxford
Privacy is a fundamental human right — yet in a hyper-connected world, it’s increasingly fragile.
PROX (Privacy & Security Research Oxford) exists to make privacy understandable, accessible, and protected for everyone.
We combine research, practical education, and community-driven collaboration to help individuals and organisations navigate the realities of digital security.
PROX is an independent, mission-led initiative dedicated to exploring how technology, policy, and human behaviour intersect in the modern privacy landscape.
MISSION
Our mission is to advance digital privacy through accessible research, practical tools, and public education.
We translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable knowledge, empowering people to make better decisions about their data, identity, and digital environments.
VISION
PROX seeks to contribute to a future where privacy is not a niche topic — but a cultural standard.
We envision a world where:
Our Approach
We believe the best privacy work happens at the intersection of openness, clarity, and community.
Independent Research
We investigate emerging technologies, encryption standards, data ethics, and the evolving challenges of digital identity.
Our work aims to be unbiased, publicly accessible, and rooted in real-world impact.
Our work aims to be unbiased, publicly accessible, and rooted in real-world impact.
Accessible Education
Privacy should not be reserved for experts.
We create clear, practical guides and learning resources that help everyday users navigate digital security with confidence.
We create clear, practical guides and learning resources that help everyday users navigate digital security with confidence.
Collaboration & Community
Privacy is a collective effort.
We welcome collaboration with developers, researchers, educators, advocacy groups, and anyone passionate about digital rights.
We welcome collaboration with developers, researchers, educators, advocacy groups, and anyone passionate about digital rights.
Open Practices
Whenever possible, our resources are open-source, freely available, and designed to support a privacy-respecting digital ecosystem.
Team & Advisory Board
Our Leadership & Contributors: Experts, Advocates, and Supporters Behind PROX
Josef
Founder of PROX, privacy advocate, researcher, and technologist.
Focused on practical digital security, public education, and accessible technology design.
Focused on practical digital security, public education, and accessible technology design.
Future Advisory Board
We are assembling a small advisory network of researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders in:
If you’re interested in contributing, see the Get Involved page.
Contact
We welcome questions, collaboration proposals, and general enquiries.
Email: office@prox.org.uk
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
If you’d like to participate, volunteer, partner with PROX, or support our work, please explore our Get Involved page.