Eliška Pírková

The coalition filed a complaint against the French decree implementing the EU regulation on addressing the dissemination of terrorist content.

The EU’s fast-tracked “solution” to the spread of illegal content online could result in long-term consequences to freedom of speech.

The Digital Service Act (DSA) must not be exploited in times of conflict or crisis.

The Digital Service Act (DSA) must not be exploited in times of conflict or crisis. The E.U. must respect due process when enforcing the DSA during ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Under the EU DSA, companies designated as VLOPs or VLOSEs must assess fundamental rights risks stemming from their services. Access Now and ECNL have published a new policy paper to support enforcement of this requirement.

Civil society is demanding clarity on Commissioner Breton’s suggestion that arbitrary blocking of online platforms could be enforced under the DSA.

Commissioner Breton clarified that internet shutdowns are not lawful under the DSA except under extreme circumstances.

Access Now responds to Commissioner Breton’s letter and seeks dialogue on DSA enforcement.