βœ… Getting excited for #PrivacyCamp25 in less than a month! >>> 🚫 Fretting about the end of summer πŸ™…πŸ½β€β™€οΈ πŸ—“οΈ Add one of of Europe's top #DigitalRights gatherings to your September agenda! Registrations are still open to join us on 30 September 2025 ➑️ Together, we'll build collective power and explore ✊🏾 Resilience and Resistance in Times of Deregulation and Authoritarianism ✊🏾 Check out our draft programme ➑️
1/3 πŸ•΅πŸ½ Looking for updates on the highly criticised and controversial #CSARegulation #ChatControl Three years on, the law is still at an impasse in the Council of EU member states 🚫 πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland tried a new approach to build a bridge between the two camps – but ultimately failed because the countries supporting #MassSurveillance and breaking #encryption refused to meaningfully engage πŸ™…πŸ½β€β™€οΈ Read our blog to learn more about the Polish approach and the future of #ChatControl ➑️
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Brussels speaks clearly. [@EU_Commission]( ) confirmed to us: The #DigitalMarketsAct is non-negotiable, not even as part of trade talks with Donald Trump. πŸ’ͺ We welcome the EC’s reaffirmation of its commitment to neutral, robust, and evidence-based enforcement of the #DMA. But we call on the Commissioners to strengthen enforcement and make sure gatekeepers cannot get away with circumventing the law. πŸ‘‰ Read the Commission’s reply: πŸ“„.pdf
🀝🏽 Every year #PrivacyCamp brings together Europe's top voices in #privacy and #DigitalRights. πŸ™πŸΎ Support us in making #PrivacyCamp25 happen! Are you a company eager to support a leading digital rights event? πŸ’Έ Check out our sponsorship package and get in touch with us: πŸ“„.pdf 🫢🏾 Are you a #DigitalRights supporter and know of a company that should sponsor #PrivacyCamp25? Tag them below and flag it to our colleague katarina.bartovicova@edri.org πŸ“¨ πŸ“Έ by Omar Havana image
The draft programme for #PrivacyCamp25 is out now! πŸŽ‰ You can look forward to 20 panels, workshops and conversation tables to explore the theme ✊🏾 Resilience and Resistance in Times of Deregulation and Authoritarianism ✊🏾 βœ… Haven't registered for #PrivacyCamp25 yet? Registrations are still open! Secure your spot now to join us on 30 September 2025, online and in Brussels. Register now and take a sneak peek at the draft programme ‡️
πŸ—“οΈ One year ago, the #AIAct officially became EU law. 🚨 One year on, the enforcement and implementation of the landmark law has been riddled with challenges. Worryingly, EU lawmakers seem to be caving in to calls from tech companies to pause, delay and even gut crucial parts of the #AIAct - which will be disastrous for our right. This is also in line with EU's own #deregulation push ❌ Here's what's happening with the #AIAct and our recommendations to the Commission ‡️
πŸ”  In Google’s Alphabet, C stands for control, not compliance. That’s why with [@article19org](https://birdsite.miisu.net/users/article19org ), @FSFE, @Freiheitsrechte.org - GFF, @npub1qapk...8fc5 @npub1lggd...cfpn, we have filed a formal #DMA complaint vs. Alphabet. Despite clear rules, Android users can’t uninstall pre-installed Google apps, only disable them. This is deceptive design that limits real choice. πŸ“£ We urge @EU_Commission to act & enforce the #digitalmarketsact. Read the full complaint ➑️ πŸ“„.pdf image
πŸ“ Yesterday, nine civil society organisations, including @EDRi, submitted a joint complaint against X for violating the #DSA by using people’s sensitive personal data for targeted ads. 🚨 This is banned under the DSA because it can lead to higher risk of discrimination, harm and violations of users’ fundamental rights. Together, we are calling for Digital Services Coordinators and the European Commission to investigate X, and hold it to accountable ✊🏽 Read more ‡️