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Deeplinks on in internet

Discussion Points

  1. Platform Accountability in Crisis: How can existing frameworks be improved to address the alarming developments in platforms' content policies and their enforcement? What role can civil society organizations play in strategizing and discussing a human rights-based approach to platform governance?r
  2. Amplifying the Voices of Digital Rights Defenders: What steps can be taken to support digital rights defenders in Taiwan and East Asia, particularly in light of the current challenges they face? How can we foster resonance with their experiences and contribute to the global dialogue on pressing issues?r
  3. Mutual Support and Global Dialogue: What can we learn from Taiwan's tech community and civil society about addressing pressing human rights challenges in digital spaces? How can we ensure that the global conversation on these issues prioritizes the needs and perspectives of those most impacted.And here is a

Summary

EFF will be attending RightsCon in Taipei, Taiwan from 24-27 February. Several members, including director-level staff and experts, will participate in sessions, panels, and networking opportunities.

The EFF delegation includes individuals leading sessions on platform accountability, digital rights defenders, and human rights challenges. They will connect with attendees, particularly at the following sessions: "Mutual Support" and "Platform Accountability in Crisis".

These events aim to foster dialogue, learn from Taiwan's tech community, and contribute to the global conversation on pressing issues. EFF hopes to engage with attendees and support the global dialogue on digital human rights challenges.

EFF is delighted to be attending RightsCon again—this year hosted in Taipei, Taiwan between 24-27 February. RightsCon provides an opportunity for human rights experts, technologists, activists, and ...

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Deeplinks on in internet

Discussion Points

  1. Is the TAKE IT DOWN Act a necessary step to protect victims of non-consensual intimate imagery, or does it pose a threat to free speech and user privacy?
  2. How can the bill's provisions be balanced to address concerns around online content removal while minimizing the risk of censorship and overreach?
  3. What exemptions or safeguards should be included in the bill to protect encrypted services and prevent them from being forced to compromise user privacy?

Summary

The TAKE IT DOWN Act has raised concerns about its potential to speed up the removal of non-consensual intimate imagery online, but at the cost of threatening free expression and user privacy. The bill's notice-and-takedown system could lead to overreach and censorship, particularly with broad definitions and lack of safeguards.

Exemptions for encrypted services are also unclear, posing a threat to private conversations and end-to-end encryption. Critics argue that the bill does not adequately address the problem it claims to solve and would instead create a far broader internet censorship regime than existing laws like the DMCA.

Congress has begun debating the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 146), a bill that seeks to speed up the removal of a troubling type of online content: non-consensual intimate imagery, or NCII. In recent years, c...

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