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Content governance in times of crisis: applying international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law

Content and platform governance in times of crisis: applying international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law

13 Dec 2023

This new report discusses the application of international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law in content governance in crises.

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Content and platform governance in times of crisis: applying international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law
13 Dec 2023
Content and platform governance in times of crisis: applying international humanitarian, criminal, and human rights law
European Ombudsman surveillance

Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over

7 Oct 2020

Ahead of a meeting of shadow rapporteurs in the trilogue discussions on the EU Terrorist Content Regulation, we provide recommendations to ensure the final text remains in line with human rights standards.

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Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over
7 Oct 2020
Terrorist Content Regulation: the fight for fundamental rights isn’t over
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New police powers in Hong Kong threaten human rights online

6 Jul 2020

Hong Kong’s new national security law grants sweeping powers to block content, search devices, and intercept communications without independent judicial oversight.

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New police powers in Hong Kong threaten human rights online
6 Jul 2020
New police powers in Hong Kong threaten human rights online

No summer break for free expression in Europe: Facebook cases that matter for human rights

23 Sep 2019

Three cases in the European Union that involve Facebook have broad implications for intermediary regulation and the future free expression online. Eliska Pirkova explains.

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No summer break for free expression in Europe: Facebook cases that matter for human rights
23 Sep 2019
No summer break for free expression in Europe: Facebook cases that matter for human rights
U.S. Congressional briefing

Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights

27 Mar 2019

Writing sound policy to address challenges linked to online speech (even “terrorist” content) requires a carefully considered, measured, and proportionate approach.

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Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights
27 Mar 2019
Australia’s plans for internet regulation: aimed at terrorism, but harming human rights

Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season

7 Jun 2018

Countries around the world are preparing themselves for a heated 2018 election season. Free expression advocates are equally preparing to fight back against the rising tide of election-related censorship.

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Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
7 Jun 2018
Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
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Call for participation: The Turn to Artificial Intelligence in Governing Communication Online

9 Jan 2018
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Call for participation: The Turn to Artificial Intelligence in Governing Communication Online
9 Jan 2018
Call for participation: The Turn to Artificial Intelligence in Governing Communication Online

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