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The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights

30 Nov 2021

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.

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The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights
30 Nov 2021
The EU needs an Artificial Intelligence Act that protects fundamental rights
European Ombudsman surveillance

It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation

23 Nov 2021

Access Now, Liberties, and EDRi are calling on the European Commission to effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.

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It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation
23 Nov 2021
It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go

27 Oct 2021

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. 

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Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
27 Oct 2021
Where the EU’s DSA is heading — and where it needs to go
ITFlows artificial intelligence

Submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act

5 Aug 2021
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Submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act
5 Aug 2021
Submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the Artificial Intelligence Act
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Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸

23 Feb 2021

Sign this European Citizens’ Initiative to urge EU lawmakers to put a stop to harmful, discriminatory biometric mass surveillance practices.

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Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
23 Feb 2021
Reclaim your face from surveillance 🥸
Algorithmic accountability

The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks

17 Feb 2021

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.

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The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
17 Feb 2021
The EU should regulate AI on the basis of rights, not risks
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

DSA: European Commission delivers on the first step toward systemic rules for online platforms

15 Dec 2020

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.

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DSA: European Commission delivers on the first step toward systemic rules for online platforms
15 Dec 2020
DSA: European Commission delivers on the first step toward systemic rules for online platforms
European Ombudsman surveillance

A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo

3 Dec 2020

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.

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A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
3 Dec 2020
A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed: “it’s a bad law”

The EU Wants ‘Data Intermediaries’ As An Alternative to Big Tech Platforms

30 Nov 2020
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The EU Wants ‘Data Intermediaries’ As An Alternative to Big Tech Platforms
30 Nov 2020
The EU Wants ‘Data Intermediaries’ As An Alternative to Big Tech Platforms
European Ombudsman surveillance

Op-ed: The fundamental rights concerns at the heart of new EU online content rules

19 Nov 2020

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?

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Op-ed: The fundamental rights concerns at the heart of new EU online content rules
19 Nov 2020
Op-ed: The fundamental rights concerns at the heart of new EU online content rules