January 30, 2008

Key privacy concerns in Denmark 2007

(Dieser Artikel ist auch in deutscher Sprache verfügbar) a. Data Retention – a reality 15 September 2007 – data retention became a reality in Denmark. The administrative order, which sets the scope and conditions for data retention, was approved on 28 September 2006 with an implementation deadline of one year. The order, which was drafted […]

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August 26, 2009

Belgium: Minister of Justice wants 2 years of data retention

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Belgien: Justizminister will zweijährige Vorratsdatenspeicherung | http://www.unwatched.org/node/1500] Belgium is starting again to discuss the implementation of the data retention directive, suggesting a 2-year retention period for electronic communication traffic data, according with the Flemish newspaper De Tijd. The initial discussion in 2008 did not passed the criticism received […]

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August 26, 2009

ENDitorial: Dutch NGO Bits of Freedom resumes its activities

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [ENDitorial: Niederländische NGO Bits of Freedom nimmt Aktivitäten wieder auf | http://www.unwatched.org/node/1502] When EDRi was established, its founders recognized that co-operation between European digital rights organisations was essential for the effective protection of digital civil rights in the years ahead. EDRi would in the subsequent years indeed come […]

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June 29, 2011

CSISAC decision not to endorse draft OECD Internet Communiqué

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [CSISAC lehnt Internet-Kommuniqué der OECD ab | http://www.unwatched.org/EDRigram_9.13_CSISAC_lehnt_Internet_Kommunique_der_OECD_ab?pk_campaign=edri&pk_kwd=20110708] As a founding member and Steering Committee member of CSISAC (The Civil Society Information Society Advisory Council to the OECD), European Digital Rights (EDRi) strongly supports CSISAC’s decision not to endorse the draft Communiqué currently under discussion by the OECD. […]

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February 16, 2023 · Blogs | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi 2.0: The European Digital Rights network turns 20

This year, EDRi turns 20, marking two decades of building a movement of NGOs, experts, advocates, technologists, academics and impacted communities. Together, we have been defending and advancing digital rights across Europe. Read about our 20-year impact below and join us in celebrating our anniversary.

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June 29, 2011 · Blogs

The Netherlands – first EU country to launch net neutrality

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Niederlande: Erstes EU-Land mit Pflicht zu Netzneutralität | http://www.unwatched.org/EDRigram_9.13_Niederlande_erstes_EU_Land_mit_Pflicht_zu_Netzneutralitaet?pk_campaign=edri&pk_kwd=20110708] A broad majority in the Dutch Parliament voted on 22 June 2011 for a legislative proposal to safeguard an open Internet in The Netherlands. The proposal prohibits Internet access providers from restricting or charging end-users for specific services. In […]

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January 30, 2008

Key privacy concerns in Romania 2007

(Dieser Artikel ist auch in deutscher Sprache verfügbar) Privacy and data protection seems not to be a hot topic for the Romanian society. The media is generally ignoring the topic, unless something related to an important public figure is making the subject out of the ordinary. The Romanian Data Protection Authority has failed in becoming […]

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June 5, 2013 · Blogs

Call for Action: Vote on the retention of air passenger data (PNR)

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Aufruf zum Mitmachen: Abstimmung über die Vorratsdatenspeicherung von Reisedaten (PNR) | https://www.unwatched.org/EDRigram_11.11_Abstimmung_ueber_die_Vorratsdatenspeicherung_von_Reisedaten?pk_campaign=edri&pk_kwd=20130607] On 10 June 2013, the European Parliament will decide on a EU-wide system for the retention of flight passenger data. You can contact your Members of the European Parliament and tell them to defend your right […]

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January 30, 2008

Main data protection concerns with the EU policy developments in 2007

(Dieser Artikel ist auch in deutscher Sprache verfügbar) The Lisbon Treaty was signed in December 2007. Notwithstanding the many critics raised by this Treaty, the text, when ratified by all member States, will bring two major improvements to the EU and its citizens. First, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union will become […]

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June 19, 2003 · Blogs

Plans to extend Schengen Information System

The European Parliament currently discusses 3 different reports about the Schengen Information System (SIS). Rapporteur for all three reports is Carlos Coelho. The reports aim at extending the amount of data handled and the degree of cross-linking within the computer network. Coelho, a Portuguese Conservative, has already been the Rapporteur on four previous reports on […]

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June 5, 2013 · Blogs

Macedonia: Freedom of expression endangered by new law

The new Macedonian law on Law on Media and Audiovisual Media Services creates serious risks for freedom of expression in Macedonia. The new law expands the scope of state control from broadcast media (which is justified because they use a limited public resource, namely wireless spectrum) to all kinds of media, including online and print. […]

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July 28, 2010

ENDitorial: Industry RFID PIA: not endorsed in its current form

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [ ENDitorial: Keine Zustimmung zur RFID-Folgenabschätzung der Industrie | http://www.unwatched.org/node/2094] On 13 July 2010, the Article 29 Working Party adopted an opinion on the Industry Proposal for a Privacy and Data Protection Impact Assessment Framework for RFID Applications (Industry RFID PIA framework) in which it concludes it would […]

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