Tag: European Commission
FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
What are political ads? What does the EU proposal to increase transparency for political ads say? This FAQ has the answers for you.
Open letter to the EU: protect people affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine
In a letter to the EU, Access Now provides recommendations related to tech platforms and telecoms operators in the context of the war in Ukraine.
European Ombudsman responds to NGOs’ complaint, investigates EU’s facilitation of Africa’s surveillance network
In a win for human rights, the European Ombudsman is investigating the EU’s support for African countries to develop surveillance capabilities.
The EU Digital Services Act won’t work without strong enforcement
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.
The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights
Access Now and over 110 civil society organisations have laid out proposals to make sure the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act addresses the real-world impacts of the use of artificial intelligence.
It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation
Access Now, Liberties, and EDRi are calling on the European Commission to effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.
Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
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.Â
Submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act
Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
Sign this European Citizens’ Initiative to urge EU lawmakers to put a stop to harmful, discriminatory biometric mass surveillance practices.
The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
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.