Results for node/retention

May 22, 2013 · Blogs

Germany: Google must remove autocomplete harmful searches if notified

On 14 May 2013, the German Federal Court ruled that Google auto-complete feature may, under certain circumstances, constitute an infringement of the personality right, under the German Civil Code and the German Basic Law. Since April 2009, Google has introduced an “autocomplete” feature integrated into the search engine, which automatically brings forth suggestions, as word […]

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May 23, 2024 · Blogs | Press mentions | Privacy and data protection | Privacy and confidentiality | Surveillance and data retention

It’s time for a heart-to-heart about the EU’s surveillance agenda

The EU prides itself on its worldwide norm-setting influence in the fields of data protection and artificial intelligence regulation. Still, it is not always for the best when it comes to digital state surveillance. Privacy is safety. As we approach the European elections in June, it’s time to discuss the EU's role in shaping how technologies are developed and used.

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February 2, 2006

Irish ISPs to give File-sharers details

On Tuesday 24 January the Irish High Court made an order requiring three ISPs to hand over the personal details of 49 alleged file-sharers. This decision follows a similar decision in July 2005, and was made by the same judge (Kelly J.) in essentially identical terms, including an undertaking that the information would only be […]

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February 2, 2006

Slovenian Intelligence Agency performed illegal eavesdropping

The Slovenian constitutional court issued a decision on 8 December 2005 ascertaining that, in 1996, SOVA (Slovenian intelligence agency) illegally performed eavesdropping to a suspected person later sentenced for unjustified production and trading of drugs. The most aggravating evidences for the defendant were the telephone conversation recordings that SOVA made for the police. The eavesdropping […]

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January 30, 2008

***European Data Protection Day – 28.01.2008 – special section***

(Dieser Artikel ist auch in deutscher Sprache verfügbar) 28 January is the European Data Protection Day. For the second time, in 2008, this date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first legally binding international instrument related to data protection. This section of the EDRi-gram is dedicated to the European Data […]

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May 27, 2013 · Blogs

SIF Unconference: Enforcement through "self-"Regulation – who ever thought this was a good idea?

Last week, European Digital Rights attended the second annual Stockholm Internet Forum which focused on two main themes: Internet Freedom and Security and Internet Freedom and Development. A novelty this year were the Unconference sessions. The Unconference organised by EDRi set itself the task of establishing an initial set of basic criteria for assessing the […]

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November 17, 2021 · Blogs | Campaigns | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics | Surveillance and data retention

New RESOURCE PAGE helps supporters BAN biometric mass surveillance

The Reclaim Your Face collective has put together a brand new Resource Page, helping all activists spread the word and take action easily, online, offline – at all times, wherever they are.

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June 6, 2012

Modernisation of CoE Convention 108: EDRi's comments

This article is also available in: Deutsch: [Europarat: EDRi-Stellungnahme zur Modernisierung der Konvention 108 | https://www.unwatched.org/EDRigram_10.11_Europarat_EDRi-Stellungnahme_zur_Modernisierung_der_Konvention_108?pk_campaign=edri&pk_kwd=20120606] EDRi submitted last week its comments on the proposal for the Modernisation of Council of Europe (CoE) Convention 108 for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data. EDRi reiterated its support to the overall […]

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May 28, 2013 · Blogs

If we assume the earth is flat – how much does data protection cost?

First we had the US administration influencing the European Commission’s drafting of privacy legislation, then we had the lobbying onslaught and the “lobbyplag” scandal. Now, we have absurd and misleading “studies” that make wild assumptions in order to come to outlandish conclusions regarding the “cost” of data protection. In the most recent example, the European […]

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November 23, 2023 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Data protection standards | Surveillance and data retention

AI Act: What happens when lawmakers’ faces get scanned with face recognition algorithms?

EDRi member in Italy Hermes Center simulates face recognition on lawmakers to pressure them for a total ban of remote biometric identification (RBI) in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.

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July 5, 2022 · Blogs | Publications | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

Take a virtual look back with EDRi’s interactive Annual Report: How did the EDRi network protect your digital rights in 2021?

You know privacy matters but not sure what this means in practice? Do you sense much happened in Europe last year to challenge private and state actors abusing their power in the digital age? The pandemic has left you wondering what you can do to ensure technologies work for people? Then check out EDRi’s interactive 2021 Annual Report to better understand the challenges imposed on your digital rights, and how the EDRi network addressed them. Learn and engage with our strong community so we can enjoy an inclusive and equitable digital environment.

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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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