EDRi-gram, 1 February 2023
In this first EDRigram edition of 2023, we want to take a look back at what we collectively achieved in 2022. Together, we mobilised people and organisations in key moments and continued to strengthen our network and to contribute to the design of a decolonising programme for the field. We are also exploring why the European Commission's blocking obligations for internet services providers in the context of addressing the spread of child sexual abuse material online are impossible. Stay tuned: Today, the European Parliament is voting on the regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising proposal which aims to tackle data-driven vote manipulation.
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Phone unlocking vs biometric mass surveillance: what’s the difference?
Facial recognition is one of the most hotly-debated topics in the European Union’s (EU) Artificial Intelligence Act. Lawmakers are more aware than ever of the risks posed by...
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European Parliament approves a timid online political advertising proposal
Tomorrow, 2 February, the European Parliament will vote on the regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising proposal in plenary. Although this regulation intended to...
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The UK will treat online images of immigrants crossing the Channel as a criminal offence
On 17 January, the United Kingdom (UK) government announced that online platforms will have to proactively remove images of immigrants crossing the Channel in small boats under a...
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Member States want internet service providers to do the impossible in the fight against child sexual abuse
In May 2022, the European Commission presented its proposal for a Regulation to combat child sexual abuse (CSA) online. The proposal contains a number of privacy intrusive provisions,...
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Under surveillance: (mis)use of technologies in emergency responses
In the months following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half the world’s countries enacted emergency measures. Within this broader context, we have seen a rapid...
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Only more rights will protect women on the internet
EDRi welcomes the proposal’s intention to effectively combat online gender-based violence through a specific Directive. However, EDRi is concerned with the specific focus on the criminalisation of online...
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Looking back at 2022: Protecting and advancing digital rights in times of crisis
In moments where we should be urgently tackling the climate crisis and working towards peace and justice worldwide, state funds and efforts seem to reinforce militarisation, fuel the...
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Events
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The EU Open Source Policy Summit 2023
The EU Open Source Summit 2023 is an online and in-person conference. Taking place the day before FOSDEM in Brussels, it brings together Open Source and policy experts...
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Beyond Disinformation: EU Responses to the Threat of Foreign Information Manipulation
Join the public conference organized by the EEAS about foreign infromation manipulation and disinformation.
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Big Brother Awards 2022
The Big Brother Awards draw attention to individuals, companies and governments who have grossly infringed our digital rights.
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Digital Policy Leadership Summit
The Summit will be a two-day community event focused on supporting emerging policy leaders. The event will bring together experienced policy practitioners with those seeking to deepen and...
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ISLC 2023 Conference
ISLC-CONF is a discussion-based academic conference. The purpose is to activate a discussion – and new lines of research – on all the most innovative topics that link new...
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Workshop: Digital participation and digital rights in the European public space: a focus on youth.
This session brings together perspectives on citizens' digital participation, with a specific focus on young people and digital rights in the European public deliberation forum.
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DMA stakeholders workshops
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Psychosocial Circles Now Open!
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3rd ACM International Workshop on Multimedia AI against Disinformation (MAD’24) – Call for papers
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Jobs
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Open Future is hiring for a Policy Analyst
Stichting Open Future is a European think-tank established in January 2021. It works to strengthen the advocacy capacity of the open movement in Europe.
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Homo Digitalis is hiring for Director on AI & Human Rights related issues
Homo Digitalis was established in 2018 and is the first and only hitherto digital rights organization in Greece. Its vision is a fair, open and responsible digital age,...
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Eticas is hiring for a Global business development lead
Eticas is a pioneer in the identification of algorithmic vulnerabilities and AI-powered technology, and in the protection of people in technology processes. Global leaders in Ethics as a...
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Democracy Reporting International is hiring for a Programme Finance Coordinator
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic...
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The Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) project is hiring for a Lead Researcher
The lead researcher will spearhead and manage the research initiative along with the GIF team. They will liaise with the research advisory board, coordinate, and conduct the research...
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Internews is hiring for an anti-censorship technologist
Internews is a non-profit, non-partisan organization with 40 years of experience in media development across the world. Internews supports independent journalism in 100+ countries, helping media outlets reach...
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Systemic Justice is hiring for various positions
Systemic Justice works to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. Centring affected communities in joint litigation, Systemic Justice will...
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AlgorithmWatch is hiring for Head of Fundraising
AlgorithmWatch is a human rights organization based in Berlin and Zurich. Evaluating the social impact of algorithmic decision-making (ADM) and AI-based systems, it is dedicated to ensuring that...
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Digitalcourage is hiring for Organisational Management
Digitalcourage e.V. has been campaigning for civil rights, data protection and a world worth living in the digital age since 1987. It is independent and non-profit and is...
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Global Disinformation Index is hiring for a Project Manager
Disinformation has become a business. Today’s internet business models reward engagement above all else. These models monetise attention without considering the quality of the content garnering that attention,...
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Fair Trials is hiring for a Legal and Policy Officer
Fair Trials is the global criminal justice watchdog, campaigning for fairness, equality and justice, to change policies, support strategic litigation, reform policies and develop international standards and best...
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Access Now is hiring for a Director – People and Culture
Access Now is a growing international human rights organisation dedicated to defending and extending the digital rights of users at risk around the world, including issues of privacy,...