Promote Strong Cyber Security and Protections for People

Our dependence on technologies means there is much at stake and much to protect and secure.

We live and share a huge amount of our lives online, depending on our devices and vast global networks to keep us connected. This dependence means there is much at stake and much to protect and secure. Cyber security is about protecting against loss of data or damage to the systems on which we depend. The spectrum of cyber security issues can include topics as varied as data breaches, state hacking of devices and networks, the spread of malware, export control and surveillance.

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UN Human Rights Committee: Privacy International's submission on the United Kingdom

Ahead of the Human Rights Committee's consideration of the eight periodic report on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) by the United Kingdom, Privacy International's submission outlines our key concerns in relation to the current UK communications’ surveillance regime and the proposal for its reform; the surveillance of migrants; and the surveillance of peaceful assemblies.

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PI response to UK Government consultation on Technical Capabilities Notices

Among the myriad of surveillance powers it already possesses, the UK government wants the power to stop companies - anywhere in the world - from making security improvements to their services without approval. To fall under this power, the company only has to service UK users, and yet the effects will be felt by every user, every where.

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PI's proposed amendments to the draft Directive on empowering consumers for the green transition

The text of the draft Directive should be improved with amendments to ensure that current company practices do not result in serious harms for consumers or negatively impact devices’ sustainability.

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An introduction to software updates (and why they matter)

Software updates are everywhere around us, from our phones offering us security and new features to our laptop or smart TV annoying us at the worst moment. Yet, they matter more than you might think!