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Some EU member states are attempting to block curbs on the export of surveillance equipment to abusive regimes, threatening human rights around the world.

Legislators tend to respond swiftly to cyber attacks and terrorism with bold statements and hastily written bills — but as we’ve seen, bad laws can stay on the books for decades. These issues are far too important to rush into law. Cyber security should not be used as an excuse to trample upon our digital rights or expand government surveillance, in the U.S., in Europe, or anywhere else in the world.

The company disclosed surveillance requests from its two home jurisdictions, along with promises of more comprehensive reports to be released every six months.