EDRi

https://eupolicy.social/@edri

European Digital Rights. We defend your rights and freedoms online.

Website: https://edri.org

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2024-09-16 11:27:48

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3/4 #AgeVerification tools are proven to:
❌ Pose privacy risks: Age estimation methods often use sensitive data like biometrics, which are prone to errors & bias.
❌ Be discriminatory: Biometric-based approaches can be biased, based on gender, race, or disability.

2024-09-16 11:27:28

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2/4 #AgeVerification tools can't be trusted. They're:
❌Exclusive: Document-based verification excludes those without IDs, worsening the digital divide
❌Invasive: Their ‘accuracy’ relies on processing vast amounts of personal data, threatening our right to online anonymity

2024-08-07 09:22:57

🚨 @npub1k6u…hm25's decision on the #Encrochat case was a missed opportunity to protect the fundamental rights to #privacy & #DataProtection.
Read the legal analysis of the decision, co-authored by Hugo Partouche & @npub1w4r…8cxz's @npub127k…8d7f, published by @npub1gp9…3kjl ➡️ https://eulawanalysis.blogspot.com/2024/07/mass-hacking-and-fundamental-rights.html
🇫🇷 The French version of this article is available to read in the June 2024 edition of AJ PÉNAL.

2024-08-01 09:36:51

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Hello! We checked the link and it does seem to be working.

2024-08-01 08:03:44

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3/3 Moving forward, we urge EU lawmakers to focus on:
✅ meaningful implementation of the #AIAct
🕳️ measures to fill remaining gaps
🛑 national bans on unacceptably risky AI
❌ swiftly stopping non-compliant AI use
✊🏾 transparent and inclusive processes
⤵️ https://edri.org/our-work/statement-eu-takes-modest-step-as-ai-law-comes-into-effect/

2024-08-01 08:03:13

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2/3 Curious about how the final EU #AIAct fared against the collective demands of a broad civil society coalition that urged EU decision-makers to prioritise the protection of #HumanRights in the law?
Here's our detailed analysis ⤵️
https://edri.org/our-work/eu-ai-act-fails-to-set-gold-standard-for-human-rights/

2024-08-01 08:02:44

1/3 🚨 Today, the #AIAct will officially become EU law.
Did it deliver on centering people and #HumanRights like civil society advocated for during the legislative process?
Not really. But there's still some silver linings 🌥️
Read our statement ⤵️ https://edri.org/our-work/statement-eu-takes-modest-step-as-ai-law-comes-into-effect/

2024-07-26 09:41:37

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4/4 The newly elected and appointed EU lawmakers can champion democracy through a spyware ban ✊🏾
They have a choice -
✅ confront & act against the menace of #spyware to ensure our safety and the integrity of our democracy
❌ become the next targets of this #surveillance tech

2024-07-26 09:41:15

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3/4 🔔 MEPs being targeted by #spyware is alarming, but the alarm bells have been ringing for a while - only to be ignored by EU decision-makers 🔕
Not only is the EU failing to protect its lawmakers, they’ve thrown journalists, activists & human rights defenders under the bus too.

2024-07-26 09:40:47

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2/4 This isn't the first time EU lawmakers have been subjected to #spyware attacks. In February 2024, Brussels was rocked by a major spyware scandal.
🚨 Such intrusions pose a serious threat to our #democracy 🚨
Read about the scandal & our call for a ban: https://edri.org/our-work/press-release-brussels-rocked-by-major-spyware-scandal-urgent-call-for-ban/

2024-07-26 09:40:07

1/4 🚨 This week, media reported about another European Parliament MEP being targeted by #spyware - just two weeks before the #EuropeanElections took place.
The attack shows:
❌ no one is immune to intrusive #surveillance
❌we need an EU-wide ban on spyware
https://edri.org/our-work/will-the-brussels-spyware-scandal-finally-convince-the-eu-to-act/

2024-07-25 14:46:06

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Hi. It's fixed now. Thank you for flagging!

2024-07-25 12:57:32

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We're happy to announce that @npub1syz…n9rg, Green Web Foundation, and CEE Digital Democracy Watch are joining us on this mission to shape positive digital futures! 🎉
With YOUR support, we can make turn our visions into reality ✊🏾
Sign our petition to join us ➡️ https://crm.edri.org/vision-for-dig

2024-07-25 12:55:01

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2/3 Along with 26 groups, we want to build a future where technology:
💪🏾 empowers us
🌱 prioritises planet care
⚖️l eads to just & accountable decision-making
🙌🏽 puts safety, participation & community first
✊🏾 is by, for, & of the people
Join us!

2024-07-25 12:53:35

1/3 This week, newly elected European Parliament MEPs had their first plenary meeting. We need YOUR help to put our vision for positive digital futures on their agenda 📜
✊🏾 Sign our petition to help us build digital futures that will allow us all to thrive ➡️ https://crm.edri.org/vision-for-digital-futures/
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2024-07-24 15:06:24

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Hi Jan. It's an invite-only event and currently at capacity. But please reach out to us at techandsociety[at]edri[dot]org to flag your interest. We'll get back to you in case we have any more spots available closer to the date of the event.

2024-07-23 12:44:08

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Do you want to help us build positive #DigitalFutures that centre people, the planet, and democracy? 🙌🏽
Join our movement to shape a better world by signing our collective petition with 26 civil society groups ⤵️
https://crm.edri.org/vision-for-digital-futures/

2024-07-23 12:43:20

Every day in our work, @npub1w4r…8cxz challenges private and state actors who abuse their power to control or manipulate the public ✊🏾
We have also put forward a manifesto that establishes a positive vision for our digital futures 🌱
Read more by @npub1e5x…kk89 in The Parliament Magazine ⤵️
https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/partner/article/meet-europes-largest-digital-rights-network-shaping-eu-tech-policy-for-people-democracy-and-the-planet

2024-07-23 09:38:08

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2/2 🔥Our voices will be heard by EU lawmakers:
+30 digital, social & climate justice orgs are co-hosting the Tech & Society Summit in Brussels to discuss with decision-makers tech's impact on democracy✊🏾, society 🌎 & the environment.🌱
➡️https://edri.org/take-action/events/coming-soon-a-civil-society-summit-on-tech-society-and-the-environment/ #EUTechSociety
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2024-07-23 09:37:06

1/2 Amidst skyrocketing industry lobbying & the far-right surge in Europe, civil society's agenda is key.🚨
On 1 October, we'll open a dialogue with recently elected EU decision-makers at the #EUTechSociety Summit.
The draft programme is out now: https://edri.org/take-action/events/coming-soon-a-civil-society-summit-on-tech-society-and-the-environment/
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2024-06-20 13:21:27

The EU Commission FINALLY admits *on record* that its #CSARegulation proposal would 👏break 👏 encryption, as Vera Jourova's comments at [@EDPS](https://social.network.europa.eu/@EDPS ) Summit. This contradicts 3 years of @npub102m…dktu 's : "#CSAR doesn't break encryption."
#ChatControl #EDPS20 #StopScanningMe
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2024-06-19 12:30:00

Patients' rights should be at the heart of any use of technology in the #health sector ✊🏾
@npub1w4r…8cxz has joined the new #DigitalRights and Health Alliance to work towards human-rights centred regulation of tech in the #healthcare sector!
More details here ➡️ https://healthai.haiweb.org/the-alliance/
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2024-06-13 12:37:09

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3/3 #GoingDark Group rebrands old ideas & policies, reflecting a flawed political orientation.
The initiative prioritised law enforcement interests at the expense of balanced representation, transparency & accountability.
Read more: https://edri.org/our-work/high-level-group-going-dark-outcome-a-mission-failure/

2024-06-13 12:37:01

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2/3 The #GoingDark group failed to assess the technical feasibility of its magical recommendations.❌
Instead, it deferred the research on the unsolvable conundrum of accessing encrypted data without breaking encryption to another group.
Read more: https://edri.org/our-work/high-level-group-going-dark-outcome-a-mission-failure/

2024-06-13 12:36:49

1/3 Today, @EUCouncil will discuss #GoingDark High-Level Group's recommendations on law enforcement's access data.
🚨TL;DR: The group's report failed to provide rights-respecting solutions. Their solutions are invasive, enable bulk surveillance & increase security risks.
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2024-06-11 08:11:43

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4/4 Next, the EU Council, Commission & Parliament will negotiate the text.
🚨Their main task: address enforcement realities, build public trust in the legal framework, uphold GDPR principles & integrate the latest CJEU case law.
➡️EDRi's recommendations: https://edri.org/our-work/councils-general-approach-on-gdpr-procedural/

2024-06-11 08:11:33

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3/4 Concerns about the #GDPR Procedurals agreement:
🔹Limited scope of complaint investigations
🔹Ambiguity on the need for decisions
🔹Requirements for mutually agreed ‘amicable settlements’
🔹Complainants voicing opinions, regardless of adverse impact
https://edri.org/our-work/councils-general-approach-on-gdpr-procedural/

2024-06-11 08:11:24

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2/4 The Council's agreement on #GDPR Procedurals tackles crucial issues like:
🔸Setting deadlines to prevent long processes
🔸Limiting the excessive leeway of certain DPAs & empowering others
🔸Acknowledging varying case complexities
🔸Considering the rights of the parties

2024-06-11 08:11:12

1/4 On 14 June, the Council will announce its position on #GDPR Procedurals.
We asked the Council to enhance legal certainty & prevent actions undermining GDPR enforcement effectiveness & trust.
🧵Here's what they got right & where they fell short: https://edri.org/our-work/councils-general-approach-on-gdpr-procedural/
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2024-05-30 10:55:51

1/3 New "solution" from the @npub1300…4z7t on #ChatControl fails #HumanRights on all counts!
We're looking at:
🔸Forced consent
🔸Mass scanning of private messages
🔸Undermining encryption
🔸Punishing privacy-enhancing services & rewarding those that violate people’s privacy
Read more: https://edri.org/our-work/be-scanned-or-get-banned/
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2024-04-30 08:44:32

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3/3 On this note, we also celebrate that [@europarl_en](https://respublicae.eu/@europarl_en) passed the #RightToRepair Directive last week 🎉
It'll allow us all access to repair services for our devices, which will:
🗑️ cut down on waste
💚 help reduce reliance on resource-intensive production
➡️ https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240419IPR20590/right-to-repair-making-repair-easier-and-more-appealing-to-consumers

2024-04-30 08:43:45

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2/3 The study by explores the possibilities of navigating our digital societies during a #ClimateCrisis, especially as tech solutions are - often erroneously - being touted as the answer 🙅‍♀️
We must continue to connect #ClimateJustice & #DigitalRights movements ✊🏾

2024-04-30 08:43:13

1/3 How can #DigitalRights work engage with #ClimateJustice? 🤝🏽
As #sustainability & #digitalisation are increasingly being seen as interconnected by EU lawmakers, [@edri](https://eupolicy.social/@edri)
commissioned a study on this critical issue 🌱
Read more by Madhuri Karak and [@itxaso](https://eupolicy.social/@itxaso): https://edri.org/our-work/locating-climate-justice-in-digital-rights-work-at-the-eu-level/

2024-04-24 10:25:23

1/2 🚨 We're joining 128 civil society groups to call on MEPs in [@EP_Justice](https://respublicae.eu/@EP_Justice) to reject the Schengen Borders Code reform in today's vote.
The reform will introduce a harmful new system to 'manage migration' within the Schengen bloc #RejectTheCode ❌
Read more: https://borderviolence.eu/reports/civil-society-reject-schengen-borders-code/

2024-04-17 08:05:06

1/3 48 civil society orgs & 26 individual experts call on Member States representatives to ❌REJECT [@eu2024be](https://bird.makeup/users/eu2024be)'s latest #CSAR compromise.
The text is flawed & harmful. It will enable #MassSurveillance & undermine #encryption.
Read more: https://edri.org/our-work/open-letter-mass-surveillance-and-undermining-encryption-still-on-table-in-eu-council
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2023-11-14 08:25:39

👏Congratulations to @npub1t8g…fn2g for today rejecting measures that would undermine #encryption & amount to mass scanning of private messages.
The @npub1t8g…fn2g's #CSAR vote today is a significant step against attempts to introduce #MassSurveillance of our digital private lives.
EDRi analysis coming soon 📢
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