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Why do we have cookie banners?
A very simple explanation of EU's cookie rules
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Mahdi Assan

March 2024

Data protection and privacy are not the same
These are distinct rights that should be treated as such
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February 2024

End-to-end encryption is a human right
A quick summary of an important judgment from Europe
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January 2024

5 internet tracking techniques invading your privacy, according to the EU
Data protection regulates more than just cookies
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December 2023

What data rights are for
They are for you, for now and for the future
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December 2022

The system in the system
Some thoughts on the Twitter files, internet platforms and content moderation
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March 2021

Legal Knots, VLOPs and a White Box
The Digital Services Act and its implications for the EU’s digital economy
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February 2021

It Happened Again (Part 4): EDPB and EDPS Response to the New SCCs
Should organisations use a risk-based approach for EU data transfers?
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January 2021

Closing the Gap
The EU’s Digital Copyright Directive and the balance of interests between copyright owners, internet platforms and consumers
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Mahdi Assan

December 2020

Mere Messengers No More
The idea that internet platforms are just conduits in the information age is withering away. But at what cost?
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November 2020

It Happened Again (Part 3): the Schrems II Guidance and New SCCs (Pre-Consultation)
A deep dive into the sweeping changes to EU data transfer rules
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October 2020

It Happened Again (Part 2): The Facebook Playbook Post Schrems II
How the social media company may be trying to weather the storm without the Privacy Shield or SCCs
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