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The UK Parliament shows disregard for digital rights by approving Snooper’s Charter

17 Nov 2016

The UK has codified and expanded mass government surveillance, making people less free and less safe.

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The UK Parliament shows disregard for digital rights by approving Snooper’s Charter
17 Nov 2016
The UK Parliament shows disregard for digital rights by approving Snooper’s Charter

EU ministers are targeting encryption. We need to know more.

8 Nov 2016

Encryption is under threat in the European Union.

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EU ministers are targeting encryption. We need to know more.
8 Nov 2016
EU ministers are targeting encryption. We need to know more.
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EU Parliament tells Commission Privacy Shield is likely illegal

26 May 2016

The European Parliament has confirmed that the “Privacy Shield” data-transfer agreement is flawed. We call upon the European Commission to address those flaws.

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EU Parliament tells Commission Privacy Shield is likely illegal
26 May 2016
EU Parliament tells Commission Privacy Shield is likely illegal

E.U. and U.S. reach deal on new Safe Harbor data-transfer arrangement

2 Feb 2016

The European Commission has announced a new agreement to allow companies like Facebook to transfer users’ data between the E.U. and U.S. It’s not clear whether this “E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield” — formerly the “Safe Harbor” agreement — will protect privacy and withstand legal scrutiny or challenge.

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E.U. and U.S. reach deal on new Safe Harbor data-transfer arrangement
2 Feb 2016
E.U. and U.S. reach deal on new Safe Harbor data-transfer arrangement
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We (probably) know where you’ll be next summer

26 Jan 2016

The EU wants to create databases of information about everyone flying into, out of, or across Europe—no matter where you’re from or why you’re travelling.

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We (probably) know where you’ll be next summer
26 Jan 2016
We (probably) know where you’ll be next summer

European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU

17 Dec 2015

The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a text that solidifies the EU’s leadership in developing user-centric data protection rules.

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European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU
17 Dec 2015
European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU
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European Parliament seeks surveillance reform, asks member states to drop charges against Snowden

29 Oct 2015

Today, the European Parliament adopted the second report on the implementation of a “European Digital Habeas Corpus” examining the state of play of surveillance programmes. The non-binding report finds that there hasn’t been sufficient action taken to reform surveillance practices that affect individual rights. It also criticises the establishment of new surveillance measures in a large number of EU countries. Finally, the report calls for member states to drop charges against Edward Snowden and grant him whistleblower protection.

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European Parliament seeks surveillance reform, asks member states to drop charges against Snowden
29 Oct 2015
European Parliament seeks surveillance reform, asks member states to drop charges against Snowden
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Civil society groups urge European Parliament to take final steps to real Net Neutrality

6 Oct 2015
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Civil society groups urge European Parliament to take final steps to real Net Neutrality
6 Oct 2015
Civil society groups urge European Parliament to take final steps to real Net Neutrality

Access Now holds apéro on the Future of the Internet

8 Sep 2015

On Tuesday 22 September, Access will hold an apéro on the Future of the Internet where our Brussels team and civil society representatives will meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and their staff.

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Access Now holds apéro on the Future of the Internet
8 Sep 2015
Access Now holds apéro on the Future of the Internet
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Protecting human rights in third countries: Access Now submits input to European Parliament

10 Apr 2015

Access has submitted input to the European Parliament (EP) Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) on a draft report on human rights and technology. This report focuses on “the impact of intrusion and surveillance systems on human rights in third countries.”

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Protecting human rights in third countries: Access Now submits input to European Parliament
10 Apr 2015
Protecting human rights in third countries: Access Now submits input to European Parliament