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Democracy and human rights in European tech law and policy.

 

The Centre for Democracy and Technology Europe (CDT Europe) is a non-profit organisation advocating for the promotion and protection of democracy and human rights in European tech law and policy. We work closely with lawmakers and civil society partners  on key legislation in the European Union which regulates the online space, how people interact with it and how it impacts their rights.

Through our expertise and technical knowledge, as well as our familiarity with the EU institutions and other relevant bodies, we work to come up with practical solutions to help shape a digital world which respects fundamental rights. We form broad coalitions with civil society which aim to raise the voices of those most likely to be impacted by the tech policy we work on, always striving to take an inclusive, intersectional approach.

Programmes

Online Expression and Civic Space

Online Expression and Civic Space

We work to promote an approach to platform governance and content moderation from a rights-respecting perspective. The programme places particular emphasis on safeguarding freedom of expression and civic participation and addressing online harms such as technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).
Equity and Data

Equity and Data

We work to ensure that data-driven and emerging technologies are developed, deployed and governed in ways that protect the rights of individuals and communities, while advancing equity, accountability and inclusion. The team leads our organisational engagement on AI-governance.
Security, Surveillance and Human Rights

Security, Surveillance and Human Rights

We work to strengthen privacy protections, promote secure communications, and advance safeguards against unwarranted surveillance. The programme advocates for the preservation of secure communications including strong protections for encryption and defense against spyware, increased government accountability and policies that uphold human rights in the digital age.

Our Work on Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

CDT Europe’s work to combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rooted in our commitment to protecting freedom of expression and addressing online harms that disproportionately affect minoritised groups. Through our Online Expression & Civic Space programme, we advocate for a rights-based, feminist, and intersectional approach to online safety.

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1210 Brussels, Belgium

Contact Information

For general inquiries, please email us at eu@cdt.org.
For press inquiries, please email us at eupress@cdt.org.