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Data retention and unfounded mass surveillance were challenges that led to the creation of the AKVorrat. After years of confrontation, the breakthrough was made: the cancellation of EU Directive…

On July 1st 2016, a new domestic secret service with extensive powers and authorities was established. The basis for this is the Polizeiliche Staatsschutzgesetz (PStSG). From the beginning we put…

After the exposures by Edward Snowden, internet service providers reacted to the constant surveillance by companies and secret services, choosing to protect communication between users through…

On April 20, 2018, the surveillance package passed the vote in parliament despite massive resistance from civil society and incisive criticism from the opposition. In the Bundesrat, this completely…

Content: What is the EU PNR Directive? Why is the PNR Directive problematic? What data is stored? How far is he implementation of PNR in Austria? Our main criticisms of the Austrian…

Net neutrality is the recipe for a successful Internet. This principle states that all data traffic on the Internet must be treated equally and that Internet providers must not abuse their control…

Digital IDs can make our lives easier. When done the wrong way, however, digital identity systems open the gates for the mass surveillance of everyday user activity and the abuse of our most…

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