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From cooperation to complicity: meet the companies powering the EU’s war on migrants

11 Mar 2026

In new research, Access Now reveals the private sector companies helping to build Fortress Europe, via relationships with the EU agencies focused on migration and border security.

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From cooperation to complicity: meet the companies powering the EU’s war on migrants
11 Mar 2026
From cooperation to complicity: meet the companies powering the EU’s war on migrants
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LIBE vote on Europol reform blow to the Commission, but still legitimises an expanding surveillance regime

21 May 2025
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LIBE vote on Europol reform blow to the Commission, but still legitimises an expanding surveillance regime
21 May 2025
LIBE vote on Europol reform blow to the Commission, but still legitimises an expanding surveillance regime
Protect Not Surveil

How a new Europol reform threatens digital war on migrants

20 Feb 2025

The #ProtectNotSurveil coalition analyses a proposed reform of the Europol agency which will increase unlawful surveillance against migrants.

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How a new Europol reform threatens digital war on migrants
20 Feb 2025
How a new Europol reform threatens digital war on migrants
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WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense

16 May 2017

Attacks like WannaCry have a devastating impact on vulnerable people and communities around the world. Here’s what we can do to prevent them.

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WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense
16 May 2017
WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense
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Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?

7 Jul 2016

Even if the tide is turning with regard to banning encryption, Europol may seek other “practical solutions” that increase its authority to access individuals’ private information and put our digital security at risk.

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Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?
7 Jul 2016
Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?
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Europol’s Internet Referral Unit risks harming rights and feeding extremism

17 Jun 2016

Tasking private, third-party actors with policing expression online may do more harm than good.

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Europol’s Internet Referral Unit risks harming rights and feeding extremism
17 Jun 2016
Europol’s Internet Referral Unit risks harming rights and feeding extremism
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