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Eliška Pírková

Eliška Pírková

Senior Policy Analyst and the Global freedom of expression lead

Eliška Pírková works as a Senior Policy Analyst and the Global freedom of expression lead at Access Now, the international human rights organization that defends and extends the digital rights of online users at risk around the world. As a member of the European Access Now team, she leads the work on freedom of expression, content governance, and platform accountability.

She is a human rights lawyer by education and training, with previous experience working for international organizations and as a legal researcher. She acted as an independent expert for international organizations, including the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Combating Hate Speech.

Regulating digital platforms

Content governance in times of crisis: how platforms can protect human rights

29 Nov 2022

The “Declaration for content and platform governance principles in times of crisis” lays out principles for social media platforms to help ensure privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information during crises.

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Content governance in times of crisis: how platforms can protect human rights
29 Nov 2022
Content governance in times of crisis: how platforms can protect human rights
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

The Digital Services Act: your guide to the EU’s new content moderation rules

6 Jul 2022

The EU Digital Services Act has finally arrived. We unpack what this law contains and the changes people can expect to see from 2024 onwards.

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The Digital Services Act: your guide to the EU’s new content moderation rules
6 Jul 2022
The Digital Services Act: your guide to the EU’s new content moderation rules

Where can you find Access Now at CPDP 2022?

17 May 2022

Here’s a guide to where you can find Access Now at the Computers, Privacy & Data Protection (CPDP) 2022 conference.

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Where can you find Access Now at CPDP 2022?
17 May 2022
Where can you find Access Now at CPDP 2022?
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

EU’s political deal on the Digital Services Act step in the right direction, but some questions remain

26 Apr 2022

While Access Now welcomes the DSA’s human rights-centric framework, there are gaps that must be addressed.

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EU’s political deal on the Digital Services Act step in the right direction, but some questions remain
26 Apr 2022
EU’s political deal on the Digital Services Act step in the right direction, but some questions remain
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Civil society to EU: don’t threaten rights with last-minute “crisis response mechanism” in DSA

13 Apr 2022

Access Now is urging the European Commission to revise the proposed “crisis response mechanism (CRM)” in the DSA.

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Civil society to EU: don’t threaten rights with last-minute “crisis response mechanism” in DSA
13 Apr 2022
Civil society to EU: don’t threaten rights with last-minute “crisis response mechanism” in DSA
what is disinformation

FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads

12 Apr 2022

What are political ads? What does the EU proposal to increase transparency for political ads say? This FAQ has the answers for you.

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FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
12 Apr 2022
FAQ: The EU’s plan to regulate political ads
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

What’s next for the EU’s DSA?

21 Feb 2022

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the proposed DSA. We explain where we are in the negotiations and what is coming next.

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What’s next for the EU’s DSA?
21 Feb 2022
What’s next for the EU’s DSA?
what is disinformation

What is disinformation, why it spreads, and how to stop it

21 Dec 2021

Our new report explores what disinformation is, and how lawmakers can address the harms it poses to democracy.

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What is disinformation, why it spreads, and how to stop it
21 Dec 2021
What is disinformation, why it spreads, and how to stop it
European Ombudsman surveillance

Informing the disinfo debate: a policy guide for protecting human rights

20 Dec 2021
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Informing the disinfo debate: a policy guide for protecting human rights
20 Dec 2021
Informing the disinfo debate: a policy guide for protecting human rights
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Victories in the DSA vote: IMCO Committee puts people’s rights before corporate interest

14 Dec 2021

Access Now welcomes victories in the DSA vote, indicating steps towards further protecting freedom of expression and opinion online.

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Victories in the DSA vote: IMCO Committee puts people’s rights before corporate interest
14 Dec 2021
Victories in the DSA vote: IMCO Committee puts people’s rights before corporate interest