NEWS 29.06.2022

UN: Internet shutdowns restrict rights of millions of people

Internet shutdowns curtail the right to freedom of expression, criticize UN human rights activists. However, freedom of assembly and the right to health are also affected.

NEWS 23.06.2022

ECJ sets tight limits on processing of passenger data

In order to protect the fundamental rights of millions of travellers, PNR data collection must be limited to what is “absolutely necessary,” according to the ECJ ruling.

NEWS 17.06.2022

EU Parliament votes to ban internal combustion engines

The European Union Parliament voted in favour of new cars from 2035 onward no longer emitting CO2. Whether the plan can be implemented now depends on the EU states.

NEWS 02.06.2022

U.S. court blocks controversial Texas social media law

The Supreme Court has stopped a Texas law that would have prohibited online platforms from deleting user posts. Hate posts would also have had to remain online.

NEWS 24.05.2022

USA: Security research to remain exempt from punishment

When security researchers search for vulnerabilities in computers, they will not be able to be prosecuted in the USA. This has been clearly stated in a new guideline on the controversial CFAA law.

NEWS 20.05.2022

Billions of user data shared daily for ads

Advertising companies bid billions of times every day for ad space, which goes unnoticed by users. With each of these transactions, sensitive data is shared.

NEWS 13.05.2022

UN: 29 percent more droughts since 2000

The number of droughts worldwide has increased dramatically over the past 22 years. By 2050, more than three quarters of the world’s population could be affected by drought.

NEWS 04.05.2022

Reporters without Borders: Crises and violence threaten freedom of the press

The press freedom situation has deteriorated in countries like Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Mexico remains the deadliest country for journalists. There are also problems in Germany.

NEWS 28.04.2022

Uranium Atlas 2022: Nuclear power increases Europe's dependence on Russia

As long as nuclear power plants are operated in Europe, the EU will be dependent on Russian uranium supplies, BUND's new uranium atlas makes clear. Neither economically nor ecologically does nuclear power still make sense.

NEWS 13.04.2022

High-ranking EU officials attacked with spyware

The smartphone of EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders was targeted by spyware. The devices of other high-ranking Commission staff are also said to have been affected.