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Are Decision-Making Algorithms Always Right, Fair and Reliable or NOT?

Algorithmic decision-making (ADM) is swiftly changing our societies. But does it hold up its promise of objectivity, or in the end do more harm than good?

surveillance , artificial intelligence
March 25, 2022 • LibertiesEU
What Did Europe Learn About COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps: Policy Brief

COVID-19 tracing apps in Europe did not become mass surveillance tools. Nevertheless, governments gave too much power to Big Tech and too little agency to citizens.

#TrackTheTrackers , privacy , surveillance
October 28, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Facial Recognition: Pros And Cons

In this article we will look at the major questions the facial recognition technology raises: how safe it is, why it is used, how it works, whether it is legal, and whether its advantages outweigh the threats it poses.

surveillance , privacy
August 03, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Recommendations On The Commission’s AI Regulation Proposal

The European Commission’s draft for a brand new regulation on artificial intelligence contains some good initiatives, but it still falls short of protecting citizens’ fundamental rights. Here's what still needs to change.

surveillance , privacy
July 14, 2021 • LibertiesEU
​Anti-Facial Recognition Masks: Accessories Of The Future

Today, CCTV cameras can identify and track you based on the unique characteristics of your face, body or movements, known as biometrics. Here's how to trick surveillance to protect your privacy.

artificial intelligence , surveillance
June 09, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Why Is Social Media Toxic? How to Deal With It the Right Way?

Social media has become an inherent part of our lives. But it’s important to realise that social media can be addictive, and to know what we have to do to change that. But why is social media so toxic?

privacy , surveillance
April 27, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Facial Recognition: You Are Being Watched 24/7

​Facial recognition surveillance poses a threat on free societies - it invades our privacy, strengthens racial bias, enables pervasive policing & mass surveillance.​

surveillance , #ReclaimYourFace
February 15, 2021 • LibertiesEU
#ReclaimYourFace - Here Is Why We Joined The Campaign To Ban Mass Surveillance

Activists and citizens can now push the European Commission to protect them against facial recognition technologies.

surveillance , #ReclaimYourFace
February 15, 2021 • LibertiesEU
Video: Mass Surveillance of Air Passengers Taken to Court

Did you know that when you take a flight your personal data land on the desk of a local government agency?

surveillance
September 16, 2020 • LibertiesEU
EU-Wide Mass Surveillance to Be Challenged at the CJEU

Under a European Directive, EU governments collect sensitive data of air passengers. Liberties member the Society for Civil Rights is taking legal action against this mass surveillance, which has now reached the Court of Justice of the European Union.

surveillance
September 15, 2020 • Society for Civil Rights
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