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March 10, 2021 · Blogs | EDRi-gram | Open internet and inclusive technology | Data protection standards | Freedom of expression online | Inclusive technologies | Platform regulation | Privacy and confidentiality | Transparency

At a glance: Does the EU Digital Services Act protect freedom of expression?

The Digital Services Act is in many ways an ambitious piece of legislation that seeks to make ‘Big Tech’ accountable to public authorities through new significant transparency and due diligence obligations. It also contains many provisions that could help protect users’ fundamental rights. Whether it will be successful at protecting freedom of expression from undue restrictions or reining in the power of Big Tech rather than cementing it, is, however, questionable. EDRi's member ARTICLE 19 share its first thoughts on why.

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October 24, 2024 · Blogs | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

Tech and Society Summit: Decision-makers and civil society articulate a digital agenda that centers people, planet and democracy

On 1 October 2024, 41 civil society organisations – including EDRi – co-hosted the Tech and Society Summit. Throughout the day, EU decision-makers, journalists and civil society held discussions, joined panels and participated in activities that fostered dialogue about the intersections of technology, society and the environment.

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October 20, 2021 · Blogs | Highlights | Publications | Privacy and data protection | Cross border access to data | Privacy and confidentiality

Stories reveal profound flaws in the “e-Evidence Regulation”

The Regulation on cross border access to data by law enforcement (so-called “e-Evidence” Regulation) threatens to put the rights of journalists, lawyers, doctors, social workers and individuals in general at great risk. EDRi and 13 civil rights organisations have just launched four scenarios that clearly depict how our future could enfold if the Regulation is approved.

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March 29, 2023 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | Freedom of expression online | Profiling practices

Manchester 10: Open letter asks Andy Burnham to tackle discriminatory ‘gang’ surveillance

Advocacy groups and human rights organisations have written to the Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, Stephen Watson, to ask them to investigate discriminatory police practices in the wake of the conviction of ten young Black men, known as the Manchester 10.

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November 11, 2023 · Blogs | Publications | Information democracy | Open internet and inclusive technology | Privacy and data protection

EDRi Annual Report 2022: Challenges, success and changes in advancing digital rights in Europe

In our Annual Report, you can learn how EDRi built strong coalitions across civil society, mobilised hundreds of people, influenced key stakeholders at the European and national levels, leading to clear impact on European technology regulation in 2022. Read more.

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April 26, 2023

Online workshop on digital rights and elections – Article 19

Following the broad crackdown on media in Turkey in recent years, social media has become one of the last arenas where people can access independent news and express themselves. Online censorship and throttling of social media during sensitive periods remain a common practice in the country. In the run up to the highly contested 14 May elections, any remaining spaces for freedom of expression in Turkey face serious threats.

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April 3, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection

Europol and biometric surveillance “won” the Czech Big Brother Awards

For the 19th year, the Big Brother Awards took place in the Czech Republic. There were four negative awards given as well as one positive award.

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June 16, 2021 · Blogs | Campaigns | Information democracy | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics | Surveillance and data retention

EDRi joins 178 organisations in global call to ban biometric surveillance

From protesters taking to the streets in Slovenia, to the subways of São Paulo; from so-called “smart cities” in India, to children entering French high schools; from EU border control experiments, to the racialised over-policing of people of colour in the US. In each of these examples, people around the world are increasingly and pervasively being subjected to toxic biometric surveillance. This is why EDRi has joined the global Ban Biometric Surveillance coalition, to build on our work in Europe as part of the powerful Reclaim Your Face campaign.

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November 16, 2023 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection | 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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July 6, 2022 · Blogs | Open internet and inclusive technology | Transparency

The European Media Freedom Act: a unique opportunity to safeguard Europe’s media and democratic values

Media independence, freedom and plurality are under pressure in the EU. The upcoming European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is a unique opportunity to protect Europe’s media and, by ensuring a diverse information ecosystem, also safeguarding EU democratic values.

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July 14, 2021 · Blogs | Campaigns | Information democracy | Artificial intelligence (AI) | Biometrics | Surveillance and data retention

EU privacy regulators and Parliament demand AI and biometrics red lines

In their Joint Opinion on the AI Act, the EDPS and EDPB “call for [a] ban on [the] use of AI for automated recognition of human features in publicly accessible spaces, and some other uses of AI that can lead to unfair discrimination”. Taking the strongest stance yet, the Joint Opinion explains that “intrusive forms of AI – especially those who may affect human dignity – are to be seen as prohibited” on fundamental rights grounds.

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