January 13, 2022 · Blogs | Open letters | Privacy and data protection | Cross border access to data | Data protection standards

Nearly 130 public interest organisations and experts urge the United Nations to include human rights safeguards in proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty

Today, EDRi, our member Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and Human Rights Watch, along with nearly 130 organizations and academics working in 56 countries, regions, or globally, urged members of the Ad Hoc Committee responsible for drafting a potential United Nations Cybercrime Treaty to ensure human rights protections are embedded in the final product. The first session of the Ad Hoc Committee will begin on January 17th. 

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July 3, 2024 · Blogs | Campaigns | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

Empowering people to flourish and thrive: A vision for our digital future

Together, we can protect human rights, strengthen democracy, and reshape societal systems. Read about our commitment to empowering people to flourish and thrive, as part of our Vision for 2024 and beyond.

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October 19, 2022 · Blogs | Campaigns | Highlights | Position papers | Privacy and data protection | Freedom of expression online | Inclusive technologies | Privacy and confidentiality | Surveillance and data retention

Position paper: A safe internet for all – Upholding private and secure communications

Despite the importance of its goals, the European Union’s proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) will not only fail in its aims to protect young people, but it will also even harm those it wants to protect.

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September 19, 2024 · Blogs | Campaigns | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

Making decision-making just and accountable: A vision for our digital future

Together, we can protect human rights, strengthen democracy, and reshape societal systems. Read about our commitment to making decision-making just and accountable, as part of our Vision for 2024 and beyond.

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November 20, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection

German petition calls for a fundamental right to ‘a life without digital coercion’

EDRi member Digitalcourage is calling for an amendment to the German constitution to establish a right to access basic services without being forced to use a digital solution. This was triggered by the observation that some essential service providers – Deutsche Post DHL Group (mail) and Deutsche Bahn (railways) – are increasingly forcing people to use their companies’ apps.

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March 1, 2022 · Blogs | Open letters | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Profiling practices | Surveillance and data retention

Civil society calls on the EU to ban predictive AI systems in policing and criminal justice in the AI Act

40+ civil society organisations, led by Fair Trials and European Digital Rights (EDRi) are calling on the EU to ban predictive systems in policing and criminal justice in the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA).

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May 4, 2022 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics

Civil society reacts to European Parliament AI Act draft Report

This joint statement evaluates how far the IMCO-LIBE draft Report on the EU’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, released 20th April 2022, addresses civil society's recommendations. We call on Members of the European Parliament to support amendments that centre people affected by AI systems, prevent harm in the use of AI systems, and offer comprehensive protection for fundamental rights in the AI Act.

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February 5, 2025 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Data protection standards | Transparency

Civil Society Demands: European Commission Must Close e-ID Loopholes!

In a coalition of 15 civil society organisations, EDRi member epicenter.works published an open letter demanding that the European Commission close loopholes in the European Digital Identity Wallet. They highlight risks for privacy and transparency in recent eIDAS implementing acts.

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November 20, 2024 · Blogs | Campaigns | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

Building technology by, for, and of the people: A vision for our digital future

Together, we can protect human rights, strengthen democracy, and reshape societal systems. Read about our commitment to prioritising building technology by, for, and of the people, as part of our Vision for 2024 and beyond.

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January 19, 2022 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Cross border access to data | Data protection standards | Online tracking industry / AdTech

EDPS sanctions the European Parliament for illegal EU-US data transfers – among other violations

In January 2021, noyb filed a complaint against the European Parliament on behalf of six Members of the European Parliament over an internal corona testing website. The issues raised were deceptive cookie banners, vague and unclear data protection notices, and the illegal transfer of data to the US.

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February 5, 2025 · Blogs | Information democracy | Disinformation and electoral interference

Exploring the aftermath of the annulment of Romanian election results – social media platforms, the democratic process, and the role of the DSA

EDRi member ApTI recaps events leading up to and after the annulment of the December 2024 result of the first round of Presidential elections in Romania. Investigations confirm TikTok’s failure to follow European and national electoral law. With the elections set to take place again later this year, ApTI explores the relationship between the discourse on social media platforms, the democratic process and how legislation such as the DSA can act as a safeguard.

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October 26, 2021 · Blogs | Position papers | Privacy and data protection | Online tracking industry / AdTech | Platform regulation | Surveillance and data retention

Position Paper: The EDRi guide to 2,297 amendment proposals for the DSA

Various committees in the European Parliament have tabled such a large number of amendments for the Digital Services Act (DSA) that today, EDRi publishes a guide to support Members of the European Parliament in navigating those that would help create a successful, open, and rights-respecting European digital sphere.

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