Tag: European Union
EU member states are watering down spyware regulation
Some EU member states are attempting to block curbs on the export of surveillance equipment to abusive regimes, threatening human rights around the world.
Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now
Access Now lays out a criteria to assess AI strategies in Europe to ensure that the development and deployment of AI is individual-centric and human rights-respecting.
A double-edged sword: the internet as a tool for trans activism
The internet can empower trans activists and other marginalized communities, but it can also put them at greater risk. Here’s what you can do to support them.
Protecting our data and celebrating the GDPR
It’s here! Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation has entered into force. Here’s a look at the rights it guarantees.
The EU needs to get serious about fixing vulnerabilities
A multi-stakeholder task force, of which Access Now is a member, supports a systemic, coordinated approach for vulnerability disclosure.
What the EU is getting wrong about the Internet of Things
There is no better time than right now to question the world that is being built around us, and as civil society, it is our duty to ask the hard questions, and make sure innovators have good answers before they proceed.
EU: European Parliament must vote to stop surveillance equipment going to rights-abusing governments
The European Parliament is fighting to strengthen the rules for surveillance trade
In vote on ePrivacy, European Parliament confirms mandate to move reform forward
The Parliament chose to support users’ rights and now has a solid mandate to continue working on the ePrivacy Regulation.
Case study: Denmark and the failure of EU export controls
Denmark’s decision shows what’s rotten in the state of EU export controls.