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Estelle Massé

Europe Legislative Manager and Global Data Protection Lead

Estelle is Europe Legislative Manager and Global Data Protection Lead at Access Now. Her work focuses on data protection, privacy, surveillance and telecoms policies. In particular, Estelle leads the work of the organisation on data protection in the EU and around the world. She is a member of the Multistakeholder Expert Group of the European Commission to support the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). She is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Data Policy and of the Reference Panel of the Global Privacy Assembly. She graduated with a Master in European Law from the University of Granada, Spain.

Access Now, EDRi on data protection: “No Safe Harbour 2.0 without reform on both sides of the Atlantic”

21 Jan 2016

The “Schrems” ruling in Europe invalidated the EU-US “Safe Harbour” agreement that allowed companies like Facebook to transfer data overseas. Here’s how the law needs change before a new agreement can be reached that would resist legal challenge.

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Access Now, EDRi on data protection: “No Safe Harbour 2.0 without reform on both sides of the Atlantic”
21 Jan 2016
Access Now, EDRi on data protection: “No Safe Harbour 2.0 without reform on both sides of the Atlantic”

EU Cybersecurity Directive finalised: The knights who say NI(S)

20 Jan 2016

The European Union has finalized its first pan-European cybersecurity rules. Here’s a look at the security and privacy implications of the Directive on the Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS).

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EU Cybersecurity Directive finalised: The knights who say NI(S)
20 Jan 2016
EU Cybersecurity Directive finalised: The knights who say NI(S)

Q&A on Privacy Reform in Europe

22 Dec 2015

What is the Data Protection Reform Package? Why is it so important? What is the current state of negotiations? Find out by reading our updated FAQ!

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Q&A on Privacy Reform in Europe
22 Dec 2015
Q&A on Privacy Reform in Europe
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General Data Protection Regulation – what tidings do ye bring?

21 Dec 2015

Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is here. We take a close look at the provisions and what the implications are for privacy in the E.U.

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General Data Protection Regulation – what tidings do ye bring?
21 Dec 2015
General Data Protection Regulation – what tidings do ye bring?
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EDRi and Access Now’ Analysis of Italian Presidency Text on the Telecoms Single Market proposal

20 Dec 2015

EDRi and Access welcome efforts of the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to move forward on the Telecoms Single Market proposal which includes provisions on net neutrality. However, the proposed text contains loopholes that, if not properly addressed, could constitute a serious threat to fundamental rights and innovation in Europe. Find here our comments and proposed modifications the Italian Presidency text.

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EDRi and Access Now’ Analysis of Italian Presidency Text on the Telecoms Single Market proposal
20 Dec 2015
EDRi and Access Now’ Analysis of Italian Presidency Text on the Telecoms Single Market proposal
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FAQ on Google’s “right to be forgotten”

20 Dec 2015

What is the Google Spain court case on the “right to be forgotten”? What are the implications of this ruling for privacy? Find out by reading our FAQ!

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FAQ on Google’s “right to be forgotten”
20 Dec 2015
FAQ on Google’s “right to be forgotten”

DRIP: European Commission’s response to Access Now’ notification of infringement

18 Dec 2015

Here is the European Commission’s letter acknowledging Access’ notification of infringement regarding the United Kingdom’s breach of E.U. law through its adoption of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) on 18 July 2014.

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DRIP: European Commission’s response to Access Now’ notification of infringement
18 Dec 2015
DRIP: European Commission’s response to Access Now’ notification of infringement
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Eight steps to an open internet

18 Dec 2015

This document prepared by Access and EDRi highlights the benefits of net neutrality and addresses some of the common misconceptions of the debate on the Telecoms Single Market.

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Eight steps to an open internet
18 Dec 2015
Eight steps to an open internet
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The importance of net neutrality for investment in infrastructure

18 Dec 2015

Here is Access’s report on the importance of (real) net neutrality for investment in high-speed broadband deployment in Europe.

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The importance of net neutrality for investment in infrastructure
18 Dec 2015
The importance of net neutrality for investment in infrastructure
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4 Criteria for Specialised Services’ Definition

18 Dec 2015

In September 2013, the European Commission made a proposal for a Telecoms Single Market which includes a large range of areas such as roaming charges, spectrum and the open internet. Access, together with EDRi prepared an analysis of on one of the major points of discussion in the text: the so-called “specialised services”. This analysis lays out the 4 criteria this definition should include in order to avoid a broad interpretation that would lead to anti-competitive practices and undermine the ability to exercise free expression online.

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4 Criteria for Specialised Services’ Definition
18 Dec 2015
4 Criteria for Specialised Services’ Definition