Tag: European Union

The impact that surveillance technology has had on vulnerable individuals and members of at-risk communities demonstrates why comprehensive, systemic regulation of this industry is both necessary and urgent.

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.

When sophisticated surveillance systems are sold and used effectively without constraint, it puts civil society, free expression, and our democracies at risk.

Instead of touting so-called Trustworthy AI, Europe needs to advance concrete, actionable policy with red lines and safeguards to protect human rights.

The ‘Regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online’ does not accord with the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Evidence-based measures can better achieve the Regulation’s stated goals.

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

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.