The Electronic Frontier Foundation is one of those few groups who have been around since the beginning of the Internet. These are folks "in the know" and are trying to keep things as open and true to the principles in which the internet started- free and open communication. As time marches on the big boys step in be they large corporations like Sony, BMG, or government institutions. The EFF is a conglomerate of lawyers and activists who want to protect your freedom, identity, and give you the power.
They also have useful information on a range of subjects. I was particularly fascinated with this article about protecting your identity while online.
Resistance.
