European Parliament Votes to Ban Abusive Mass Surveillance Technologies Introduction The European Parliament’s recent decision to adopt a ban on abusive mass surveillance technologies in the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is a significant step towards protecting human rights in the era of artificial intelligence. While this decision is commendable, […]
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EU Parliament Strengthens Human Rights with New Corporate Due Diligence Legislation
European Parliament Passes Draft Bill on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence The European Parliament has given its support for a draft bill that seeks to hold larger companies to higher human rights and environmental standards. Known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the bill aims to govern the responsibilities of […]
“EU Parliament Urges Tougher Regulation of Spyware to Safeguard Fundamental Rights”
The European Parliament’s PEGA committee has released its final report urging tighter regulation of the use, manufacture, and trade of spyware within the EU. The report has been welcomed by Amnesty International’s Security Lab, though it is noted that stronger limits are needed to effectively address the issue. One notable […]