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Algorithmic accountability

Facial recognition: Don’t use it to snoop on how staff are feeling, says watchdog

28 Jan 2021
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Facial recognition: Don’t use it to snoop on how staff are feeling, says watchdog
28 Jan 2021
Facial recognition: Don’t use it to snoop on how staff are feeling, says watchdog
Algorithmic accountability

Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems

12 Nov 2019

We welcome the finalised recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems with great enthusiasm, and urge member states to adopt the text in due course and ensure its implementation by both the public and private sector.

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Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
12 Nov 2019
Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems
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Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?

21 Feb 2019

At “Governing the Game Changer” in Helsinki, we advocate for European leadership on artificial intelligence that is centered in human rights principles.

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Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?
21 Feb 2019
Europe poised to lead on rights-respecting artificial intelligence?
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EU member states are watering down spyware regulation

15 Nov 2018

Some EU member states are attempting to block curbs on the export of surveillance equipment to abusive regimes, threatening human rights around the world.

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EU member states are watering down spyware regulation
15 Nov 2018
EU member states are watering down spyware regulation
Algorithmic accountability

Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now

1 Nov 2018

Access Now lays out a criteria to assess AI strategies in Europe to ensure that the development and deployment of AI is individual-centric and human rights-respecting.

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Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now
1 Nov 2018
Mapping artificial intelligence strategies in Europe: a new report by Access Now
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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC

24 Jul 2018

Reflecting on the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, Fanny Hidvégi shares next steps for supporting human rights in the development and use of artificial intelligence in our societies.

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“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
24 Jul 2018
“We want AI to come to everybody’s life” – AI and human rights at the MWC
Octopus and fish|

Council of Europe cooperation against cybercrime — human rights Octopus or fishy deals?

11 Jul 2018

Use of the Budapest Convention to improve law enforcement access to data must protect human rights.

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Council of Europe cooperation against cybercrime — human rights Octopus or fishy deals?
11 Jul 2018
Council of Europe cooperation against cybercrime — human rights Octopus or fishy deals?

Cross-border access to data: NGO position delivered to the Council of Europe

18 Sep 2017

 Our comments provide guidance on how to protect human rights when developing new rules on cross-border access to electronic evidence (“e-evidence”).

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Cross-border access to data: NGO position delivered to the Council of Europe
18 Sep 2017
Cross-border access to data: NGO position delivered to the Council of Europe

Tunisia ratifies Convention 108 and affirms commitment to the protection of personal data

17 May 2017

In a country where both private and public entities exercise rampant disregard for citizens’ personal data, it is profoundly reassuring to see the Convention ratified.

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Tunisia ratifies Convention 108 and affirms commitment to the protection of personal data
17 May 2017
Tunisia ratifies Convention 108 and affirms commitment to the protection of personal data