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November 17, 2021 · Blogs | Information democracy and participation | Platform regulation

Big-tech lobby sets the rules about big-tech in Europe

The dominance of Google and Facebook is disastrous for the public debate online. We've been saying this for a long time. But this dominance can also be felt in the regulation of the same platforms. Huge amounts of money are spent by big tech to influence European laws and regulations.

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February 16, 2022 · Blogs | Just and open internet and technologies | Digital sustainability | Equal access to the internet | Inclusive technologies

Digital Agenda’s report on digital advancement in the Western Balkans

Digitalisation in all spheres and for all social groups may be an effective mechanism for improving the well-being of citizens. This means improving the digital efficiency of institutions, organisations and other social entities.

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June 14, 2023 · Press releases | Privacy and surveillance | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics

EU Parliament calls for ban of public facial recognition, but leaves human rights gaps in final position on AI Act

The final EU Parliament position upholds all of the fundamental rights demands which were added at committee level. Despite efforts to overturn it, the final position also maintains the committees' strong stance against biometric mass surveillance practices. But it is disappointing that the plenary missed the opportunity to increase protections when it comes to empowering people affected by the use of AI and the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

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November 16, 2023 · Blogs | Privacy and surveillance | Artificial intelligence (AI)

EU AI Act Trilogues: Status of Fundamental Rights Recommendations

As the EU AI Act negotiations continue, a number of controversial issues remain open. At stake are vital issues including the extent to which general purpose/foundation models are regulated, but also crucially, how far does the AI Act effectively prevent harm from the use of AI for law enforcement, migration, and national security purposes.

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May 7, 2025 · Blogs | Privacy and surveillance | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics

When technology is the problem, not the solution: Lessons from harmful consequences of techno-solutionism in digital surveillance

AI-powered surveillance systems are being deployed globally - from Israel and Russia to EU member states. These systems target marginalised communities under the guise of improving security and efficiency. To rectify these harms, we must challenge techno-solutionist narratives and rethink why and how technology is used, and center human rights.

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April 3, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and surveillance | Data protection standards | Privacy and confidentiality

New EU health data law endangers medical secrecy

EU lawmakers have agreed on a compromise for the European Health Data Space (EHDS) which will expose everyone’s medical records to unnecessary security and privacy risks in the name of research and “innovation”.

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January 21, 2026 · Blogs | Just and open internet and technologies

President’s veto further delays the implementation of the DSA in Poland

Poland is among the last EU member states to implement the Digital Service Act. After two years of negotiations between the government and civil actors – led by the Panoptykon Foundation, the Polish NGO protecting fundamental rights in the online context – the implementing act was ready. President’s veto means that the process has to be started afresh.

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May 12, 2023 · Blogs | Campaigns | Privacy and surveillance | Privacy and confidentiality | Surveillance and data retention

Commissioner Johansson cannot be trusted with the EU’s proposed CSA Regulation

In the midst of a wide range of concerning practices and behaviours, EDRi has found it necessary to raise a formal complaint against the EU’s Home Affairs department for possible breaches of independence.

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