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We're thrilled to welcome two new team members!. 🌟 Magdalena Maier joins our Equity & Data Programme as Legal & Advocacy Officer. 🌟 Joanna Tricoli joins our Security & Surveillance Programme as Policy & Research Officer. Excited to have you on board! 🚀

RT @the_iapp: Final reminder! Happening in one hour the first #LinkedInLive of 2025 "EDPB opinion on personal data and AI models: How conse….

RT @the_iapp: Tune in as @lauralazc, @AshleyCasovan, Izabela Kowalczuk-Pakuła and @IsabelleRoccia discuss "EDPB opinion on personal data an….

This Wednesday, our Equity & Data Programme Director @lauralazc will be kicking off the new year speaking at @the_iapp's online event on "EDPB opinion on personal data and AI models: How consequential is it?". #AI #AIAct #EDPB.

RT @CenDemTech: .@CDTEU welcomed the publication of the first draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models by the AI….

🎄 Happy holidays and best wishes from CDT Europe!. Looking back, we're proud of our growth & achievements on #spyware, the #AIAct & #DSA. Thank you for being part of our journey, your support drives progress in #DigitalPolicy. Here’s to a brighter, more rights-focused 2025 🌟

CDT Europe is proud to help shape the draft Code of Practice for General-Purpose #AI, aligning AI development with transparency, accountability & rights. Key asks: better documentation, transparency, human rights focus, & open-source support. Read more:

RT @efjeurope: Coalition calls on Polish presidency to lead the EU in combating #spyware abuse

🎄 All we want for Christmas is a #DigitalPolicy agenda that puts fundamental rights first. 📌 After a year of big legislative advancement, it's time to ensure implementation prioritises people’s digital rights. Here’s to progress, victories & #DigitalRights in 2025! 🌟

RT @accessnow: Here’s a new year’s resolution for Poland: end spyware abuse during your upcoming EU Presidency! . Along with civil society….

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Data #transparency is key to safer online spaces. In our response to EU’s consultation on the #DSA Delegated Regulation, we highlighted 3 priorities:. 1️⃣ Exclude law enforcement from researcher roles.2️⃣ Empower CSOs, incl. non-EU ones.3️⃣ Ensure rich, up-to-date data inventories.

RT @amnesty: Serbian police and intelligence authorities are using advanced phone spyware alongside mobile phone forensic products to unlaw….

RT @AmnestyTech: 🚨 NEW: Serbian authorities have used highly invasive spyware, including NSO Group’s Pegasus, as well as digital forensic t….

@thefuturesoc At @KofiAnnanFdn's panel “The GenAI Factor at the Ballot Box,” Laura addressed #AI risks in #elections:. 🔵 #Deepfake robocalls targeting voters.🔵 Tools that fail marginalised groups.🔵 AI weaponised to suppress votes. Her 2024 call to action: safeguards to protect #democracy 🗳️

In Paris, at the Athens Roundtable, experts urged urgent global action on transparent, inclusive #AI regulation. Key issues:. 🔵 Ensuring AI accountability.🔵 Inclusiveness.🔵 Tackling concentrated AI power. #AIAthens2024 @thefuturesoc.

🌍 At year-end #AI events, one theme stood out: AI governance must center civil society, prioritise equity, & strengthen democracy. Last week, our Director for Equity & Data @lauralazc joined pivotal conversations on how AI impacts democracy & human rights. Here's a recap: 🧵.

Civil society stands ready to collaborate with the Presidency to advance EU policy in this critical area next year 🤝.