EDRi-gram, 13 September 2023
Are you ready to catch up on the recent digital rights developments in Europe after a nice summer break? The latest EDRi-gram has got you covered. From a fake social network that is spooking people in Warsaw to activists celebrating encryption, this edition brings you the hottest updates on everything digital. Stay informed and up to speed with the latest digital rights updates in Europe.
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Is this the most criticised draft EU law of all time?
An unprecedentedly broad range of stakeholders have raised concerns that despite its important aims, the measures proposed in the draft EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation are fundamentally incompatible...
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European Parliament’s CULT committee set to greenlight controversial amendment to the EMFA in today’s vote
The European Parliament’s CULT committee is set to vote on the EMFA. The committee is likely to approve the contentious 24-hour must-carry amendment that could make it harder...
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EU legislators must close dangerous loophole and protect human rights in the AI Act
Over 115 civil society organisations are calling on EU legislators to remove a major loophole in the high-risk classification process of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act and maintain...
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Council of Europe must not water down their human rights standards in convention on AI
In a joint statement, civil society calls for a broad scope and definition of AI systems and no blanket exemptions for AI systems for national defence/national security.
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The Stop Scanning Me movement organised a mass protest in Berlin against dangerous surveillance law
The German alliance against chat control "ChatkontrolleSTOPPEN!" mobilised people in a protest against the European Commission's mass surveillance plans under the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). The action...
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Scroll more, sleep less. A Black Mirror-inspired truck in Warsaw advertises a disturbing social network… that doesn’t exist
Panoptykon’s campaign is being launched after the DSA has become fully effective with regard to VLOPs on 25 August. To comply with the new regulation, cybergiants must, among...
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Halftime for the German government: Thank you for the fine words, now let the deeds speak!
The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), together with an alliance of civil society and the Free Software industry, calls on the German government to implement a sustainable digital...
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Regulating Big Tech in Europe with the Digital Services Act & Digital Markets Act
The EU’s latest flagship laws Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are in force, the regulatory structure is (slowly) being set up, the first Big...
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Ada & Zangemann – A tale of software, skateboards, and raspberry ice cream
Matthias Kirschner, President, EDRi member, Free Software Foundation Europe & Sandra Brandstätter
This illustrated book tells the story of the famous inventor Zangemann and the girl Ada, a curious tinkerer. Ada begins to experiment with hardware and software, and soon realises how crucial it is for her and others to control technology. A book that awakens children’s interest in tinkering and encourages shaping technology. Read more about the book or order it from your preferred book store.
Your face is ours: the dangers of facial recognition software
France24
The New York-based tech company Clearview AI is aiming to collect 100 billion images – that’s 14 for every person on the planet. Clearview claims that the database will “serve as a force for good, helping to solve crimes and prevent espionage”. But the risks it carries are immense. Watch the untold story the firm doesn’t want us to know.
Party-cipate and #CelebrateEncryption
EDRi
Now is the time to show your support for encryption and influence the European Parliament to do better for children and everyone else.
Join the #CelebrateEncryption action and share photos of you and your friends promoting privacy and celebrating encryption. Act now!
How to Fix the Internet
EDRi member, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Through curious conversations with some of the leading minds in law and technology, EFF’s podcast explores creative solutions to some of today’s biggest tech challenges. Listen today to become deeply informed on vital technology issues and join the movement working to build a better technological future.
EVENTS
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Feira @ the Global Gathering
You can now apply for the Global Gathering Feira, a 3-day social and networking festival space for digital rights defenders!
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Join EDRi to talk encryption, surveillance and privacy
On 26 September 2023, EDRi will discuss the role of encryption in the age of surveillance with experts and policymakers. The event is especially addressed to journalists. As...
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Imposter Syndrome in Activism: How Do We Cope? The Wellbeing Monthly Workshops Series
This session is part of The Wellbeing Monthly, a monthly virtual workshop will be led by diverse mental health professionals, and will focus on psychoeducation and coping mechanisms...
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The Future of Speech Online 2023: Generative AI
Join the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)’s seventh annual Future of Speech Online event, on October 4-5, to explore how to build a rights-respecting future where people...
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EU DisinfoLab 2024 Annual Conference – open call, sumbit your ideas!
After the successful #Disinfo2023 in Krakow, the 2024 Eu DisinfoLab conference is set to take place in Riga, Latvia, on 9-10 October 2024.
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Digital Sovereignty Conference
Join Disco Slovenia for an electrifying event that brings together passionate activists, legal experts and engineers who understand the significance of owning the means of digital production. Only...
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2023 Tech Prom
At Tech Prom you will learn more about CDT, discuss trends in tech policy, and network with policymakers, educators, civil society advocates, government representatives, corporate partners, and the...
JOBS
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EDRi is looking for a Policy Advisor (2 year position)
EDRi is looking for a Policy Advisor to join EDRi’s policy team in Brussels. This is a unique opportunity to participate in civil society efforts to promote data...
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Liberties is hiring for various positions
The Civil Liberties Union for Europe is a Berlin-based watchdog that safeguards the human rights of everyone in the European Union. Liberties works on multiple human rights issues,...
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The Center for Democracy & Technology is hiring for several positions
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is the leading nonpartisan, nonprofit organization fighting to advance civil rights and civil liberties in the digital age.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation is hiring for various positions
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through...
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Privacy International is hiring for a Legal Officer
Since 1990, Privay International has been working to promote the human right of privacy throughout the world: raise awareness of threats to privacy; monitor and report on surveillance...
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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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noyb is hiring for various positions
Noyb pursues strategic and effective enforcement by thoroughly analyzing and prioritizing privacy violations, identifying the legal weak spots of these cases and litigating them with the best possible...
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Amnesty International is hiring for various a Global Fundraising Programme Volunteer
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally. They are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by...
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Wikimedia Foundation is hiring for a Communications Manager
The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and their other free knowledge projects. Wikimedia Foundation wants to make it easier for everyone to share what they...
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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,...
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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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Mozilla is hiring for various positions
Mozilla Foundation is committed to an internet that promotes civil discourse, human dignity, and individual expression. To an internet that catalyzes collaboration among diverse communities working together for...
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SUPERRR Lab is hiring for an Office manager
SUPERRR is a community and a lab. It develops visions and projects with the goal to create more equitable futures, by researching technologies, building networks and shaping new...