Tag: European Commission
The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights
Access Now and over 110 civil society organisations have laid out proposals to make sure the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act addresses the real-world impacts of the use of artificial intelligence.
It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation
Access Now, Liberties, and EDRi are calling on the European Commission to effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.
Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
We look at the EU’s introduction of the DSA, how the negotiations have progressed, and where we need to go from here to safeguard human rights.
Submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act
Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
Sign this European Citizens’ Initiative to urge EU lawmakers to put a stop to harmful, discriminatory biometric mass surveillance practices.
The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
Artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems threaten our fundamental rights. Yet the EU is considering an approach to AI regulation that would substitute rights-based protections for a mere risk mitigation exercise by corporations with a vested interest in these systems. Here’s why that’s a grave mistake.
DSA: European Commission delivers on the first step toward systemic rules for online platforms
Today, the European Commission launched a legislative reform that holds the promise of systemic regulation of large online platforms, consisting of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act. Access Now’s initial assessment focuses on the DSA, and highlights key issues that will affect human rights in the EU and beyond.
A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
After much anticipation, the European Commission today, December 3, published the Communication on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) — a new plan to ensure EU citizens are able to participate in democracy through informed decision-making, free from unlawful interference and manipulation.
The EU Wants ‘Data Intermediaries’ As An Alternative to Big Tech Platforms
Op-ed: The fundamental rights concerns at the heart of new EU online content rules
In 2019, the European Commission announced the Digital Services Act “landmark package” as a part of the European Digital Strategy. It presents a unique chance to create systemic and harmonized regulation of gatekeeper platforms. Why then is the Commission undermining its own efforts?