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Press under Attack – Digital Strategies to Intimidate Journalists in Latin America

Is the EU protecting people from Pegasus spyware?

17 Jan 2023

Spyware like Pegasus threatens human rights and democracy. The EU must act to protect people from the harmful impact of such surveillance tools.

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Is the EU protecting people from Pegasus spyware?
17 Jan 2023
Is the EU protecting people from Pegasus spyware?
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FAQ: how the EU plans to protect media freedom

1 Dec 2022

Freedom of the press is under threat. In this FAQ, we analyse the EU’s latest proposal for a European Media Freedom Act, which aims to safeguard media freedom, independence and plurality.

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FAQ: how the EU plans to protect media freedom
1 Dec 2022
FAQ: how the EU plans to protect media freedom
Save GDPR

“Save the GDPR”: our message to the European Commission

12 Jul 2022

The GDPR is at risk of failing due to slow and unequal enforcement. Access Now presents recommendations to the EU Commission to save the GDPR.

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“Save the GDPR”: our message to the European Commission
12 Jul 2022
“Save the GDPR”: our message to the European Commission
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FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads

12 Apr 2022

What are political ads? What does the EU proposal to increase transparency for political ads say? This FAQ has the answers for you.

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FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
12 Apr 2022
FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
Crisis DSA Digital Services Act

The EU Digital Services Act won’t work without strong enforcement

9 Dec 2021

It will be the EU’s approach to DSA enforcement that will make or break this new legislation — so let’s look at lessons from the GDPR.

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The EU Digital Services Act won’t work without strong enforcement
9 Dec 2021
The EU Digital Services Act won’t work without strong enforcement
Crisis DSA Digital Services Act

Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go

27 Oct 2021

We look at the EU’s introduction of the DSA, how the negotiations have progressed, and where we need to go from here to safeguard human rights. 

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Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
27 Oct 2021
Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
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Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸

23 Feb 2021

Sign this European Citizens’ Initiative to urge EU lawmakers to put a stop to harmful, discriminatory biometric mass surveillance practices.

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Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
23 Feb 2021
Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
Algorithmic accountability

The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks

17 Feb 2021

Artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems threaten our fundamental rights. Yet the EU is considering an approach to AI regulation that would substitute rights-based protections for a mere risk mitigation exercise by corporations with a vested interest in these systems. Here’s why that’s a grave mistake.

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The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
17 Feb 2021
The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
Crisis DSA Digital Services Act

How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem

15 Oct 2020

Tech companies are exercising enormous power without taking sufficient responsibility to safeguard our rights, leaving us prey to abuse. The Digital Services Act is a chance for the EU to establish clear responsibilities for private actors and hold them to account, while ensuring our rights are protected.

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How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem
15 Oct 2020
How the Digital Services Act could hack Big Tech’s human rights problem
European Ombudsman surveillance

Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over

7 Oct 2020

Ahead of a meeting of shadow rapporteurs in the trilogue discussions on the EU Terrorist Content Regulation, we provide recommendations to ensure the final text remains in line with human rights standards.

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Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over
7 Oct 2020
Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over