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The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

DSA is not a censorship tool: Commissioner Breton must clarify blocking statement

2 Aug 2023

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

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DSA is not a censorship tool: Commissioner Breton must clarify blocking statement
2 Aug 2023
DSA is not a censorship tool: Commissioner Breton must clarify blocking statement
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Access Now’s response to Commissioner Breton’s letter: Priorities and dialogue on DSA enforcement

2 Aug 2023

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

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Access Now’s response to Commissioner Breton’s letter: Priorities and dialogue on DSA enforcement
2 Aug 2023
Access Now’s response to Commissioner Breton’s letter: Priorities and dialogue on DSA enforcement
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA

2 Aug 2023

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

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Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA
2 Aug 2023
Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Social media shutdowns? Don’t you dare, activists warn EU

26 Jul 2023
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Social media shutdowns? Don’t you dare, activists warn EU
Politico ↗
26 Jul 2023
Social media shutdowns? Don’t you dare, activists warn EU
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Civil society statement: Commissioner Breton needs to clarify comments about the DSA allowing for platform blocking

26 Jul 2023

Requesting clarification recent comments suggesting that blocking of online platforms could be an enforceable and justified measure under the DSA.

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Civil society statement: Commissioner Breton needs to clarify comments about the DSA allowing for platform blocking
26 Jul 2023
Civil society statement: Commissioner Breton needs to clarify comments about the DSA allowing for platform blocking
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How France learned to love Big Brother

24 Jul 2023
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How France learned to love Big Brother
Politico ↗
24 Jul 2023
How France learned to love Big Brother

Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law

11 Jul 2023
News
Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law
TechRadar ↗
11 Jul 2023
Social media shutdowns might be happening in the EU with new law
We urge Kazakhstan's government to reject a plan to require tech platform “localization” as it would open the door to censorship.

French government wants the power to block social media and to tap into cellphones

8 Jul 2023
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French government wants the power to block social media and to tap into cellphones
Insider ↗
8 Jul 2023
French government wants the power to block social media and to tap into cellphones
Senegal Internet Shutdowns

Macron says social media could be blocked during riots, sparking furor

6 Jul 2023
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Macron says social media could be blocked during riots, sparking furor
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6 Jul 2023
Macron says social media could be blocked during riots, sparking furor
Guide: How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)

How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)

26 Apr 2023

If you are in the EU, here are the simple three steps to opt out from TikTok’s targeted ads.

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How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
26 Apr 2023
How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)