January 21, 2026 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Highlights | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi-gram, 21 January 2026

What has the EDRi network been up to over the past few weeks? Find out the latest digital rights news in our bi-weekly newsletter. In this edition: EDRi’s 2025 year in review, new resource to support an EU spyware ban, DSA delayed in Poland, & more!

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September 13, 2022

RIPE 85 Student Event: Understanding the Internet

RIPE 85 invite students to join them for this virtual session to better understand how the Internet works with leading experts Bert Hubert, Vesna Manojlovic and Mirjam Kühne. 4 October 2022, 17:00 - 18:30 CEST

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September 24, 2020 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Privacy and confidentiality | Surveillance and data retention

Is surveilling children really protecting them? Our concerns on the interim CSAM regulation

On 27 July, the European Commission published a Communication on an EU strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Communication indicated several worrying measures that could have devastating effects for your privacy online. The first of these measures is out now.

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Funding

EDRi values all contributions received in line with its guidelines on ethical funding and relies on foundations grants, individual and corporate donations and membership fees to develop and fulfill its mission.

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September 13, 2022

Festival Technopolice Marseille

Join the festival organised by EDRi member LQDN from 22 - 24 September.

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September 12, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Platform regulation | Privacy and confidentiality

What the arrest of Telegram’s CEO means for digital rights

French prosecutors have charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for illegal content disseminated by users of his platform and the company’s failure to cooperate with law enforcement authorities. EDRi is following this case with great concern, here is why.

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April 4, 2024 · Blogs | Campaigns | Privacy and data protection | Data protection standards | Surveillance and data retention

Rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic: Belgium’s latest move doesn’t solve critical issues with EU CSA Regulation

The EDRi network has long-urged European Union (EU) lawmakers to ensure that efforts to combat OCSEA (online child sexual exploitation and abuse) are lawful, effective and technically feasible. The goal to protect children online is vital. This can only be done if the proposed measures work and are compatible with human rights, including privacy and the presumption of innocence.

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November 16, 2022 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Online tracking industry / AdTech | Platform regulation

The DSA fails to reign in the most harmful digital platform businesses – but it is still useful

The Digital Services Act (DSA) adopted by the European Parliament on 5 July 2022 was lauded by some as creating a “constitution for the internet” and a European response to the “digital wild west” created by Silicon Valley. But the DSA is far from perfect and much will depend on how well the new regulation is going to be implemented and enforced.

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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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November 30, 2022 · Blogs | Campaigns | Privacy and data protection | Biometrics | Privacy and confidentiality | Profiling practices | Surveillance and data retention

Reclaim Your Face movement gathered in Brussels

Between 6 and 9 November 2022, more than 20 activists from across Europe gathered in Brussels to celebrate the successes of the Reclaim You Face movement. We got to meet each other in real life after months of online organising, reflected on our wide range off decentralised actions, and learned from each other how to couple grassroots organising with EU advocacy aimed at specific events and EU institutions. Read on to see what we did.

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April 15, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Digital sustainability | Surveillance and data retention

Locating climate justice in digital rights work at the EU level

A new study commissioned by EDRi acknowledges the complexities and environmental impacts of technological solutions, emphasising the need to bridge climate justice and digital rights. This is particularly relevant as the European Union views sustainability and digitalisation as twin and interconnected pillars.

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September 26, 2023 · Open letters | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics

Global civil society and experts statement: Stop facial recognition surveillance now

198 civil society groups and eminent experts are calling on governments to stop the use of facial recognition surveillance by police, authorities and private companies.

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