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September 8, 2021 · Blogs | On the ground | Privacy and data protection | Inclusive technologies | Platform regulation

Facebook’s dominance makes it difficult to question the truth

What we as a society understand as true is changeable, and questioning the truth can only be done with a healthy public debate. But the dominance of the platforms that facilitate our public debate makes difficult.

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May 5, 2021 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Information democracy | Freedom of expression online | Platform regulation

Four measures to limit the dominance of platforms like YouTube and Facebook

For our public debate, we are far too dependent on the whims of dominant companies such as Google and Facebook. The time is nigh for politicians to step in, and here are four measures they should take.

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January 19, 2022 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 19 January 2022

In this first edition of the EDRi-gram for 2022, we look at how people are pushing MEPs to take the opportunity to end surveillance ads. We also explore why it is important for our health data to stay private and how the e-Evidence Regulation threatens the confidentiality of this sensitive information. We also look into what it’s like to have an algorithm as your boss through the stories of millions of people worldwide, working in the gig economy for companies like Uber, Deliveroo, Bolt & Just Eat, who are subjected to unprecedented surveillance.

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September 8, 2021 · Blogs | On the ground | Open internet and inclusive technology | Freedom of expression online

The deterrent effect of the Julian Hessenthaler case: Criminal prosecution must not lead to diminished freedom of opinion

At the start of the trial against security adviser Julian Hessenthaler, who played a key role in the making of the so-called Ibiza video, 15 Austrian and international human rights organisations express their concern that his excessive criminal prosecution could – intentionally – have a deterring effect on future sources or whistleblowers and the exercise of freedom of opinion, freedom of the press and freedom of information. Julian Hessenthaler has been in custody since the end of 2020 (at first awaiting extradition, now awaiting trial) because of drug- and document-related charges against him.

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May 17, 2023 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 17 May 2023

Last week, European Parliament committees voted to protect people’s rights in the AI Act. In a landmark moment, Members of Parliament (MEPs) supported all key civil society demands. We’re still concerned about some gaps and loopholes but it’s a big win for our network and partners’ work! The PEGA committee also adopted its final report and recommendations. It included many valuable proposals but failed to go all the way in calling for an EU-wide ban on spyware. You can also read our take on what’s missing from the EU Digital Decade report (spoiler alert: our rights).

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May 25, 2022 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 25 May 2022

In this edition of the EDRi-gram, we urge the European Parliament to make good use of the chance that the AI Act offers to regulate harmful border technologies and truly protect people on the move. We also dive deeper in the needy-greedy details of the European Commission's recent proposal for a ‘Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse’ which creates major risks to the privacy, security and integrity of private communications, not just in the EU, but globally.

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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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September 25, 2019 · Blogs | On the ground | Information democracy | Freedom of expression online | Platform regulation

Facebook users blocked simply for mentioning a name?

Merely writing or including two words, in this case “Tommy Robinson”, in a Facebook post or link is enough to get the post removed and the writer blocked. At least it seems so in Denmark and Sweden.

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June 2, 2021 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Data protection standards

Stronger enforcement is key to the effectiveness of the GDPR

On the third anniversary of the entering into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), EDRi sent a message to Members of the European Parliament calling for stronger enforcement of the GDPR, as well as the adoption of necessary additional legislation where appropriate.

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June 16, 2021 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Online tracking industry / AdTech | Platform regulation

EDRi joins the Tracking-Free Ads Coalition in the European Parliament

Today, European Digital Rights (EDRi) together with 25+ other organisations joins the Tracking-Free Ads Coalition, led by Members of the European Parliament, as supporters. The coalition is made up of a group of 19 Members of European Parliament committed to ending the pervasive tracking and data mining that has poisoned online advertising across every corner of the internet.

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May 19, 2021 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Privacy and data protection | Online tracking industry / AdTech

FLoC: Google’s new means of following you across the web

If you browse the web without an ad blocker, you will have noticed that the ads you see tend to follow you around. Have you been looking around for a new pair of shoes? Be prepared to see more ads for shoes on completely unrelated websites. This advertising technique is called "behavioural retargeting" and is built on recording your web history in a central place, then using that information to select ads that advertisers expect you are more likely to react to. In this article. EDRi's member epicenter.works sheds some light on Google's new way of tracking users across the web.

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May 19, 2025 · Open letters | Privacy and data protection | Data protection standards

Open Letter: Reopening the GDPR is a threat to rights, accountability, and the future of EU digital policy

121 civil society organisations, academics, companies and other experts, including EDRi, are concerned about the proposals to reopen the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). They are calling on the European Commission to protect people’s rights and dignity in a data-driven world by reaffirming the GDPR as the cornerstone of EU’s digital law and supporting its rigorous enforcement.

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