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EDRi is the biggest European network defending rights and freedoms online. We work to to challenge private and state actors who abuse their power to control or manipulate the public. We do so by advocating for robust and enforced laws, informing and mobilising people, promoting a healthy and accountable technology market, and building a movement of organisations and individuals committed to digital rights and freedoms in a connected world.
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US delay for biometric passports
The US has signalled that it will modify its biometric passport requirements for travellers from Visa Waiver countries. EU countries have been struggling to meet an October 2005 deadline set by the US to introduce new passports with biometric identifiers. The 2002 US Border Security Act demands from 27 countries the inclusion of chips with […]
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EDRI-member NNM wins blog contest
The blog of Markus Beckedahl from EDRI-member Netzwerk Neue Medien has won an award as the best international blog promoting freedom of expression. The awards were organised by Reporters Without Borders. They selected around 60 blogs that, each in their own way, defend freedom of expression. The organisation then asked Internet-users to vote for the […]
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Recommended reading: Amnesty International
Amnesty International published a scathing report about the results of the war on terror in the EU. Though the report focusses on classical human rights, such as the right to be held innocent until proven guilty, the report accurately describes a legal climate that allows for systematic undermining of civil liberties and fundamental rights. This […]
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Support EDRI!
European Digital Rights needs your help in upholding digital rights in the EU. Donations allow EDRI to hire part-time professional assistance in Brussels and invest in targeted campaigns. With the plans for mandatory data retention and the continuous erosion of digital civil rights, your donation could make a huge difference. If you wish to help […]
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European Parliament votes against data retention
On 7 June 2005 the European Parliament has adopted the report of LIBE-rapporteur Alexander Alvaro with a large majority. The report finds the proposal for mandatory data retention disproportionate. The report also questions the necessity, effectiveness and high costs for industry and telecommunication users. The JHA Council immediately explained to the MEPs that their advice […]
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EP rejects data retention proposal
On 7 June 2005 the European Parliament has adopted the report of LIBE-rapporteur Alexander Alvaro with a large majority. The report finds the proposal for mandatory data retention disproportionate. The report also questions the necessity, effectiveness and high costs for industry and telecommunication users. The JHA Council immediately explained to the MEPs that their advice […]
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Offener Brief zur Vorratsdatenspeicherung an das Europäische Parlament
‘=>Go to the English version of this letter. =>Voir la version Francaise sur le site d’IRIS. Également disponible en PDF. =>Esta carta en Espanol An die Präsidenten der politischen Gruppen im Europäischen Parlament Montag, 6. Juni 2005 Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren! Wir erlauben uns höflichst Ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf die Plenarabstimmung (anberaumt für den 7. […]
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EDRI calls on European Parliament to reject data retention plan
EDRI press release, Monday 6 June 2005 European Digital Rights (EDRI) has sent an open letter today to the European Parliament calling for a rejection of the European ministers of Justice and Home Affairs plan to keep all telephone and internet traffic data. Tomorrow, the European Parliament will vote in plenary on a report by […]
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Open Letter on data retention to the European Parliament
‘=>PDF version of this letter in English. =>Voir la version Francaise sur le site d’IRIS. Également disponible en PDF. =>Dieser Brief auf Deutsch. Auch in PDF =>Esta Carta en Espanol. To the presidents of the political groups in the European Parliament Monday 6 June 2005 Dear Sir/Madam, We kindly request your attention on the matter […]
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Carta abierta a los presidentes de los partidos políticos del Parlamento Europeo
Lunes 6 Junio 2005 Estimado Sr./Sra: Este mensaje es para pedir su atención sobre el voto plenario (programado para el 7 de junio de 2005) en relación al informe de Alexander Álvaro -relator del LIBE- sobre la retención de datos obligatoria nr. 2004/0813(CNS). Nos dirigimos a usted en representación de European Digital Rights, una asociación […]
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EDRI press release: call on EP to reject data retention
EDRI press release, Monday 6 June 2005 European Digital Rights (EDRI) has sent an open letter today to the European Parliament calling for a rejection of the European ministers of Justice and Home Affairs plan to keep all telephone and internet traffic data. Tomorrow, the European Parliament will vote in plenary on a report by […]
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Open Letter available in 4 languages
The Open Letter to the European Parliament on data retention from EDRI, Privacy International and Statewatch is now available in 4 languages. The Open Letter in English Lettre Ouverte Version Française Offener Brief auf Deutsch Carta abierta en Espanol
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