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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed: “it’s a bad law”

India’s proposed data protection bill: further work is needed to ensure true privacy for the next billion users

25 Feb 2020

A rights-respecting regime would empower the citizens to assert their rights, along with creating contours of agreeable actions by data fiduciaries. We hope this bill will be amended to unlock that potential.

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India’s proposed data protection bill: further work is needed to ensure true privacy for the next billion users
25 Feb 2020
India’s proposed data protection bill: further work is needed to ensure true privacy for the next billion users
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EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail

19 Feb 2020
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EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail
19 Feb 2020
EU plans new rules for AI but experts seek more detail
Algorithmic accountability

European Parliament shows (again) its stance on Artificial Intelligence

14 Feb 2020

The ongoing work on this topic signals both an awareness of the issues to be addressed and a commitment to address them. We hope to see regulatory initiatives turn “Trustworthy AI” into more than a slogan.

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European Parliament shows (again) its stance on Artificial Intelligence
14 Feb 2020
European Parliament shows (again) its stance on Artificial Intelligence

Access Now’s comments to the EDPB consultation on Guidelines on the criteria of the right to be forgotten

5 Feb 2020
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Access Now’s comments to the EDPB consultation on Guidelines on the criteria of the right to be forgotten
5 Feb 2020
Access Now’s comments to the EDPB consultation on Guidelines on the criteria of the right to be forgotten

Access Now’s written contribution to the EU GDPR expert group – January 2020

31 Jan 2020
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Access Now’s written contribution to the EU GDPR expert group – January 2020
31 Jan 2020
Access Now’s written contribution to the EU GDPR expert group – January 2020

#DataProtectionDay in the MENA region: is there cause to celebrate?

28 Jan 2020

Some countries are advancing data protection laws and policies, but not every initiative passes muster for protecting privacy. Here’s the status of key initiatives and the top five reasons why strong data protection is imperative in MENA and around the world.

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#DataProtectionDay in the MENA region: is there cause to celebrate?
28 Jan 2020
#DataProtectionDay in the MENA region: is there cause to celebrate?
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Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review

28 Jan 2020

Happy International Data Protection Day! To celebrate, we’re taking you on a data protection world tour. Buckle up — it’s a wild ride.

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Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review
28 Jan 2020
Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review

In the EU, facial recognition in schools gets an F in data protection

10 Dec 2019

No matter what new technology is deployed, the EU and its member states must implement and uphold the GDPR.

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In the EU, facial recognition in schools gets an F in data protection
10 Dec 2019
In the EU, facial recognition in schools gets an F in data protection
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EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here

23 Oct 2019

Despite widespread reporting that two recent rulings on the “right to be forgotten” represent a victory for Google and free expression, concerns remain about human rights and the power of private companies to decide how content is discovered online.

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EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here
23 Oct 2019
EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here

The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.

18 Sep 2019

By terminating the EU-US Privacy Shield, the EU Commission can help protect people’s rights and live up to its status as a global leader on the protection of personal data.

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The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.
18 Sep 2019
The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.