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April 10, 2013 · Blogs

French intelligence wants Wikipedia to delete online content

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Französischer Geheimdienst verlangt Löschung eines Wikipedia-Artikels | https://www.unwatched.org/EDRigram_11.7_Franzoesischer_Geheimdienst_verlangt_Loeschung_eines_Wikipedia-Artikels?pk_campaign=edri&pk_kwd=20130410] The Wikimedia Foundation was asked on 4 March 2013, by French spy agency Direction Centrale du Renseignement Intérieur (DCRI), to remove its article in French “Station hertzienne militaire de Pierre sur Haute” (the military station of Pierre sur Haute) considered […]

December 18, 2013 · Blogs

France: Real-time interception of e-communications by security forces

The “loi de programmation militaire (LPM)”, the “military programming law”, was adopted on 10 December 2013 by the French Senate after having been approved in first reading by the Parliament. This law enables the French secret services to intercept any electronic communication, under the direct authorisation of Prime Minister or the President. All is not […]

February 11, 2015 · Blogs

Macedonia: Massive surveillance revelation: 20 000 people wiretapped

On 10 February, EDRi-member Metamorphosis, expressed grave concern about the publicly announced allegations of mass and unauthorised surveillance of citizens. Invasions of privacy directly affect freedom of expression in Macedonia, and fuel the overall climate of fear and silence. On 9 February 2015, the Macedonian opposition leader Zoran Zaev held a press conference in Skopje, […]

July 29, 2009

Russian copyright law will apply to news reports

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Russisches Urheberrechtsgesetz wird für Nachrichtenberichte gelten | http://www.unwatched.org/node/1486] A new modification in the Russian copyright legislation was drafted by the Government in order to extend the protection to news reports. The new draft was pushed by the biggest Russian news agencies which were claiming that other regional and […]

January 20, 2025 · Blogs | Open internet and inclusive technology | Alternatives to dominant digital services | Disinformation and electoral interference | Platform regulation

Why EDRi is leaving X and where to find us

Since Musk’s acquisition of X in October 2022, we have been working towards an exit strategy. Recent developments and Musk becoming part of the second Trump administration have contributed to a unique and toxic platform power-grab, which has accelerated our X-it timeline. EDRi is joining many other organisations and people in leaving X by the end of January 2025. On 20 January, we will host an important X Spaces conversation to encourage our followers to join Mastodon.

October 14, 2025 · Blogs | Open letters

Open letter: The EU must safeguard the independence of data protection authorities

EDRi and 40 civil society organisations urge the European Commission to assess the independence of Ireland’s newly appointed Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), who previously held a senior public affairs role at Meta. The appointment raises serious concerns about impartiality and the credibility of data protection enforcement in the EU.

January 17, 2024 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 17 January 2024

In December 2023, European Union (EU) institutions reached an agreement on the landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. But we think it might be too early to celebrate. Same for the European Media Freedom Act, which culminated in a politically pressured final trilogue in December. The final text leaves much to be desired in protecting journalists and EU fundamental rights.

May 25, 2022 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Data protection standards | Freedom of expression online

European Commission wants to eliminate online confidentiality

This might sound attention-seeking, but we really believe to be not far off the mark. It really looks like the European Commission wants to cancel encryption.

March 18, 2026 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Age verification | Platform regulation

DSA vs. Reality: Are children safer online?

How can social media be safer for people of all ages? During the hearing held in the European Parliament on 24th February, civil society experts led by Panoptykon debated possible solutions with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and officials from the European Commission. Yet YouTube, TikTok, and Meta dodged having to answer difficult questions.

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May 28, 2025 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 28 May 2025

What has the EDRis network been up to over the past two weeks? Find out the latest digital rights news in our bi-weekly newsletter. In this edition: Reopening the GDPR is a threat to our rights, 6 years of fighting censorship by Meta in Poland, & more!

January 22, 2025 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 22 January 2025

The EDRi-gram is back after the winter break and yes, we missed you too. Before we dive into the new year, we have a review of 2024 for you. From stopping Chat Control to hosting the first-ever Tech and Society Summit, read up on what kept EDRi so busy last year. In this edition, also catch-up with some important developments from the end of 2024 which are bound to pop up again on the digital rights radar soon. The infamous High Level Group Going Dark presented their "insecurity by design agenda". So don’t be surprised if EU politics sees another iteration of flawed proposals on data retention and circumventing encryption. Ugh. Meanwhile, the European Commission presented their proposal for digitalising travel documents. “Didn’t they promise that for the third quarter of 2023,” you say? Indeed, but after the initiative received a devastating amount of negative feedback, it took more than a year for the adjusted EU travel app proposal. We provide an extensive analysis of the (so far) voluntary system for pre-travel controls. For our more masochistically inclined readers, we take a look over to the US and how corporate social media such as Meta and X align with the new administration. Recent changes to content moderation policies empower far-right extremists and expose marginalised and minoritised communities to hate speech.